Knox County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, October 5, 1905
Add to My HeroesJames Shellenbarger
Sheriff James Shellenbarger was shot as he attempted to arrest a man on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Sheriff Shellenbarger was removed to the hospital, but his condition was too critical to attempt to remove the bullet. When doctors were finally able to remove the bullet they found a massive infection and Sheriff Shellenbarger died as a result of that infection.
The shooter was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 years. On July 2, 1917, he was pardoned by Governor James M. Cox.
Sheriff Shellenbarger had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 31, 1905
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Pardoned in 1917
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View all 7 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Sheriff James Shellenbarger of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 78 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
October 5, 2018
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