Stark County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, June 16, 1902
Add to My HeroesHomer Stone
Guard Homer Stone was shot and mortally wounded when he responded to the sound of gunshots coming from the brush and broom work shop at the Stark County Workhouse.
An inmate had grabbed a guard's revolver, shot and killed the foreman of the work shop, and then opened fire on Guard Stone as he entered. Guard Stone received a gunshot wound to his arm and another near his heart. Another guard shot and mortally wounded the inmate.
Guard Stone succumbed to his wounds a little more than three weeks later.
He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 21, 1902
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Guard Homer Stone of the Stark County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
June 16, 2025
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