Catawba County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, October 1, 1967
Add to My HeroesJohn O. Yount
Deputy John Yount suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after he and another deputy were assaulted while attempting to arrest a suspect. The suspect attacked them as they attempted to handcuff him, and a struggle ensued.
After finally subduing the suspect, Deputy Yount sat in the back of the patrol car with the man, but suddenly collapsed. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Yount had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsI retired from CCSO and during my time I was able to get Deputy John Yount's name placed on the Memorial Wall in Washington, DC.
I did not want him to be forgotten. RIP Deputy Yount.
Doris Kirby
May 9, 2019
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