Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/16/1892
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Apprehended
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Policeman John Mergott was shot and killed in a gunfight with three men whom he another officer were attempting to arrest for burglary in Barnesville, a few miles north of Tamaqua. The suspects had been going about heavily armed for several days robbing stores and residences. A posse captured all three the next day.
