Holmes County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Sunday, January 10, 1954
Add to My HeroesJohn Pat Malone, Sr.
Deputy Malone was shot and killed after responding to a home to question a man about a murder that occurred the previous day. The suspect opened fire on Deputy Malone, killing him and two other people, and critically wounded two more. The suspect, 28, was found to be insane and was committed.
Deputy Malone had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Malone your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and Holmes County! Continue to Rest in Peace.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
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