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Night Policeman Arucius R. Koon | New Straitsville Police Department, Ohio New Straitsville Police Department, Ohio

Night Policeman

Arucius R. Koon

New Straitsville Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 4, 1894

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 40

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/4/1894

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Convicted of manslaughter

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Night Policeman Arucius Koon was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for being drunk and disruptive on a public street. The suspect was apprehended at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, three weeks later.

The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter March 17, 1895.

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Those of us living may never have met you, but you have made the family proud. You will live on in the hearts of the family and your memory will be passed on to the younger generations for years to come.

Kristi
3rd Great Neice of Arucius R. Koon
August 24, 2010

 

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