Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, January 21, 1964
John P. Palermo
Deputy Palermo was shot and killed by a mental patient he was attempting to apprehend. He had been with the agency for three years.
Following the shooting the suspect was committed at the Lima State Hospital. In August of 1972, he was released to Lorain County authorities to stand trial for Deputy Palermo's murder. On January 2, 1973, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity and ordered confined at the Lima State Hospital indefinately.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff John P. Palermo of the Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
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January 21, 2018
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