On March 19, 1987, 33-year-old Conservation Officer Robert C. ’Bob’ Banker was shot and killed while checking fishing licenses at Lacy Lake in Christian County, Kentucky. A U.S. Army veteran, Banker had served two years with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. After issuing a citation to a man who lacked a license, Banker turned to leave; the man called him back, and as Banker turned he was shot in the chest with a .22 caliber rifle.

The shooter fired again at the fallen officer and also shot at a nearby citizen who intervened to distract him. The assailant fled but was apprehended a short time later and later convicted for Bankers murder, receiving a 22-year sentence. Banker was survived by his wife, son, and daughter, leaving a grieving family and community.

Anyone who knew Officer Banker or witnessed the events at Lacy Lake is asked to come forward with information.