Sheriff Cecil E. Cyrus, 56, was killed on March 28, 1992, in Paintsville, Kentucky, during a manhunt that followed an escape from custody. Cyrus had served with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for twelve years. The escaped suspect, who fled during a rape trial, encountered the Sheriff while authorities were trying to recapture him; the suspect shot and fatally wounded Cyrus during that encounter.

After shooting Sheriff Cyrus the suspect shot himself in an apparent suicide attempt but survived. The suspect was later apprehended and tried for capital murder. Sheriff Cyrus is survived by his wife and three children.

If anyone has recollections of Sheriff Cyrus, the manhunt, or the days around March 28, 1992, please share what you know.