Thursday, April 30, 2026

RIP Deputy Coyle

Crittenden County (Kentucky) Deputy Rick Coyle, former CPD, died this morning weeks after being shot:

  • Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office officials say one of their deputies has died following an officer involved shooting that happened earlier this month.

    According to a press release, Deputy Rick Coyle passed away Thursday morning after he was shot in the line of duty on April 2.

    As we’ve previously reported, officers from the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office, along with staff from the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services, responded to the 2800 block of KY 365, to serve emergency guardianship paperwork.

We met Rick on a couple of occasions, shooting scenes and such. He was friendly, funny and professional, and he obviously left this impression on his Kentucky department after retiring from CPD. Their loss is fresher than ours. 

Prayers to his family, friends and co-workers both there and here. Godspeed Sir.

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26 Comments:

Blogger Mike Nolan said...

God bless Ricky and his family

4/30/2026 12:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

RIP Deputy Coyle, your legacy is that of an amazing human

Peace be with his family, friends. Peace be with our blue bothers & sisters
of Kentucky

4/30/2026 12:47:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Godbless... Godspeed

4/30/2026 02:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Worked together in SOS. May you RIP. God bless to family and friends.

4/30/2026 02:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Leave police work for the young guys/gals. Start enjoying life. Sad situation overall.

4/30/2026 02:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You brought light into the darkness throughout your professional career. Thank you for all that you did to protect us here and in Kentucky. Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God. RIP and Gad bless you and your family.

4/30/2026 02:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

R. I. P.

4/30/2026 03:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Very sorry for the loss. Young man! Obviously LOVED what he did. Sorry, SCC, for your loss too. Never know who we touch in this life!

4/30/2026 04:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good Copper

4/30/2026 04:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A great guy....

4/30/2026 04:56:00 PM  
Blogger Greg G said...

RIP Deputy Coyle

4/30/2026 05:02:00 PM  
Anonymous John said...

Great guy.

4/30/2026 06:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rest in Peace, Hero

4/30/2026 07:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

We lost another great guy.

4/30/2026 07:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sad to hear. Domestic situation? Sent him out with social workers?

5/01/2026 12:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sad. My condolences and prayers to his family.

5/01/2026 02:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

s-t-f-up

5/01/2026 06:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If you want to still do police work just stay on the job. Some guys just can’t let it go. RIP

5/01/2026 07:26:00 AM  
Anonymous The Keesing Bandit said...

Too sad for words.

5/01/2026 08:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rick changed locality for a change of life milestone only to have the environment as a police officer, sadly have destiny follow.
Rest in eternal peace our brother.

Ol' Vet ret.

5/01/2026 10:20:00 AM  
Blogger Madmanicus said...

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

5/01/2026 10:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Was a member of SOS back in the day and knew Rick. We worked together on SORT and HBT. Outstanding man and operator. You could always count on his professionalism and definitely a laugh or two from him. Godspeed and bless his family, friends and others grieving at this time.

5/01/2026 12:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Godless family and Rick DM

5/01/2026 12:50:00 PM  
Blogger Over said...

Thanks for the laughs over the years. God Bless your family. You were one of the good ones.

5/01/2026 02:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Or here’s an idea. Shut the fuck up.

Rip Rick. That’s all you need to say.

5/01/2026 08:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rick was the REAL police.

God bless!

5/02/2026 11:03:00 AM  

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