Officer John Van Horn, Parsons Police Department, Kansas

Officer John Van Horn

Parsons Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Friday, July 28, 1899

John Van Horn

Officer Van Horn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several members of a robbery gang. As he attempted to pull the last member off of a fence he was shot and killed.
Officer Van Horn had been with the agency for 18 months and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer John Van HORN ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us. God Bless You

another grateful citizen

July 28, 2015