Chief Marshal John M. Cone
Canfield Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, July 17, 1880

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 17, 1880
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Chief Marshal John Cone was shot and killed by two brothers who were seeking revenge for previously been thrown out of the county fair. When the fair returned to town, the brothers attended with the intention of getting revenge.

The two created a disturbance, drawing Marshal Cone's attention. The marshal was able to take them to the center of town, where one of the brothers attempted to hit him with a beer bottle. Marshal Cone was able to dodge the blow, but the other brother then pulled out a gun and shot him in the face.

Marshal Cone was taken to his home, where he died six hours later.

The two suspects were both apprehended and eventually sentenced to life in prison.

Marshal Cone was survived by his wife and two children.