Police Officer John P. Jones
Danville Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 14, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, June 14, 1921
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Not charged

Officer Jones was shot by a boobie trapped shotgun in a local shoe store. Officer Jones was on night patrol when he noticed the door to the shop was partially ajar. When he opened the door to investigate he was struck by blast from a shotgun that had a string connecting the trigger to the door.

The owner of the store told investigators that he had set up the boobie trap to catch burglars who attempted to break into the store. The man was not charged in connection with Officer Jones' murder but was escorted out of town.

Officer Jones had served with the Danville Police Department for 6 months. He was survived by his wife.