Wapello County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Wednesday, January 2, 1884
Add to My HeroesJohn Manning
Turnkey John Manning was accidentally shot and killed by the jail matron as he attempted to prevent a prisoner from escaping.
Turnkey Manning had served with the Wapello County Sheriff's Office for five months.
Bio
- Age 20
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsJohn,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wapello. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections/Detention Officer.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 2, 2024
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