New Straitsville Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, July 4, 1894
Add to My HeroesArucius R. Koon
Night Policeman Arucius Koon was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for being drunk and disruptive on a public street. The suspect was apprehended at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, three weeks later.
The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter March 17, 1895.
Policeman Koon was a Freemason and was survived by his wife and two children, and predeceased by his parents and two children. He is buried in New Straitsville Joint Cemetery in New Straitsville, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsOfficer Koon,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Straitsville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 4, 2024
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