Parsons Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Friday, July 28, 1899
Add to My HeroesJohn 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.
The suspect was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years. He was released August 7, 1908.
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 Released in 1908
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