Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 28, 1922
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 28, 1922
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Deputy John Counts was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant near Clintwood.
The suspect fled on foot and shot Deputy Counts as he pursued.
Deputy Counts had served with the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office for at least 3 years. He was survived by his wife, 10 children, parents, and nine siblings.