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Deputy Sheriff John Myers | Gunnison County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
Gunnison County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

Deputy Sheriff

John Myers

Gunnison County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 24, 1894

Biographical Info

Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 1 month
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 24, 1894
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Myers was shot and killed as he attempted to serve a warrant on a man in Doyleville. The fled into his home and opened fire on the deputy with a rifle, mortally wounding him. The suspect fled the area but was later shot and killed by the county sheriff.

Deputy Myers had served with the agency for only 1 month. He was survived by his wife and child.