Dubois County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Monday, June 1, 1885
Add to My HeroesJohn Gardener
Deputy John Gardener and Deputy William Cox were shot while attempting to arrest two brothers for robbery. During the arrest the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Gardener on the scene. Deputy Cox suffered severe wounds and remained paralyzed until his death two years later. The suspects fled the scene but were arrested six years later in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Deputy Gardener had been deputized that day for the arrest.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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View all 7 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
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