Former Scott County deputy Jaime Morales’ memoir ‘217 Strong’ to go on sale Saturday

A former Scott County Sheriff’s deputy, Jaime Morales, will have his book “217 Strong” go on sale Saturday, according to WKYT. The announcement comes nearly eight years after Morales was shot while serving as a deputy in Scott County, an incident that left him paralyzed.

WKYT reported that Morales was wounded in 2018 during an attempted apprehension. The report describes the shooting as occurring while he was on duty as a Scott County Sheriff’s deputy, and that the injury resulted in paralysis. Morales’ later work, including the planned book release, is tied to that episode.

The book’s title, “217 Strong,” references Morales’ post-incident perspective and will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, WKYT said. The report does not provide additional details in the preview text about distribution channels, pricing, or the publisher, focusing instead on the timing of the sale and the circumstances of Morales’ injury.

According to WKYT, Morales’ experience has shaped his account and his decision to publish. The release is also expected to draw attention locally because it centers on a Kentucky deputy’s service and injury and because Scott County is part of the Lexington-area region where public-safety stories can quickly become community touchpoints.

For readers and potential buyers, the practical next step is to check where the book will be sold starting Saturday. WKYT’s report frames the announcement as a scheduled availability date, with Morales’ injury history and the on-duty shooting as the central background leading up to the release.

No court filings or agency actions were described in the WKYT report related to the book release itself. The key developments for the public are the Saturday availability date and the continued visibility of Morales’ story following the 2018 shooting and its lasting effects.