Policeman John Mergott
Tamaqua Borough Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 16, 1892

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 16, 1892
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

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.