Wilmington Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, March 8, 1884
Age: 73
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 8, 1884
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Guilty of manslaughter
Marshal John Van Doren was shot and killed while attempting to calm an intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance at South and Locust Streets in Wilmington.
The suspect began to fight and knocked Marshal Van Doren to the ground. As the marshal attempted to get up, the suspect shot him in the head with a revolver. A second officer held the suspect there until other officers arrived and arrested him.
He was charged with murder but convicted of manslaughter.
Marshal Van Doren had served with the Wilmington Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.