Ashland County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, February 25, 1888
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Kelly
Constable W.H. Kelly and Deputy Jacob Helbert were shot and killed as they attempted to serve a warrant of habeas corpus on five men. Both officers were fatally shot as they entered a residence that the men were located in. All five were arrested and charged with two counts of murder.
The shooter, who claimed self defense, was tried and acquitted. Charges were dismissed against the other four.
Constable Kelly had served in the Civil war and was survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Acquitted
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