Randy Lacy

Death by Force

Randy Lacy, the Chief of Police in Clay City, Kentucky, was tragically killed on June 13, 2007, at the age of 55. Lacy, who had served as a law enforcement officer for 23 years, was transporting a suspect, James H. Barnett, who had been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. During the transport, Barnett, who was handcuffed in the front rather than the back, managed to produce a gun and shot Lacy in the back of the head. The incident occurred while Lacy was driving, causing the pol ...Read More