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Deputy Sheriff John Bunyon Counts | Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, Virginia Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

Deputy Sheriff

John Bunyon Counts

Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 28, 1922

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 45

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/28/1922

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Deputy John Counts was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant near Clintwood.

The suspect fled on foot and shot Deputy Counts as he pursued.

Deputy Counts had served with the agency for at least 3 years. He was survived by his wife, 10 children, parents, and nine siblings.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 29, 2010

 

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