Dickenson County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, March 28, 1922
John Bunyon Counts
Deputy John Counts was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant near Clintwood.
The suspect fled on foot and shot Deputy Counts as he pursued.
Deputy Counts had served with the agency for at least 3 years. He was survived by his wife, 10 children, parents, and nine siblings.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsI was born March 9, 1957, John Bunyon Counts was killed in the line of duty March 22, 1922, my mother was 6 months old when her father died she never got to know him. I got to know him throught stories from my grandmother and mother. I'm proud my grandfather was finally honerd for his service.
cathy counts maynard
grandaugther
January 26, 2014
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