McConnelsville Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, September 7, 1905
Add to My HeroesHorace Greely Porter
Town Marshal Horace Porter was shot and killed on Main Street by a man who walked up from behind and shot him in the back four times.
The suspect, known to be peculiar and mentally unbalanced, was also thought to be harmless. When arrested he refused to make a statement. On November 29, 1905, he was found not guilty of Marshal Porter's murder by reason of insanity, and committed at the state mental hospital.
Marshal Porter had served as the town marshal for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, four children, and five siblings.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Town Marshal Horace Greely Porter of the McConnelsville Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 85 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
September 7, 2024
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