Ashland County Constable's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, February 26, 1888
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Kelly
Constable William Kelly and Deputy Constable Jacob Helbert were shot and killed in Mohicanville as they attempted to serve a warrant of habeas corpus on five men who had taken custody of their elderly father during a family dispute regarding his wealth.
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 was a Civil War veteran. He was survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, February 25, 1888
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Acquitted
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