Boone County Sheriff's Department Deputy Jacob Pickett was shot and killed in the line of duty four years ago today. He will be remembered at an event on Saturday.
BOONE COUNTY — Four years after he was shot and killed in the line of duty, a Boone County Sheriff's Deputy continues to be remembered.
"I feel like each year, it slowly evolves and grows bigger and changes and really embodies how Jake lived his life. [It's] not only his legacy but also becoming my legacy and how we help law enforcement officers," Jen said.Jen founded the Jacob Pickett Response Organization to honor her husband. Jacob was shot in the line of duty on March 2, 2018, while pursuing a suspect with his K9 Brik. After several days on life support, Jake died on March 5.
There will also be a silent auction with online bidding so anyone can participate. The event gives everyone a chance to show their support for law enforcement and to remember Jake and others who serve the community.
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