Deputy Sheriff John Gore, Logan County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia

Deputy Sheriff John Gore

Logan County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, August 31, 1921

John Gore

Deputy Sheriff John Gore was shot and killed while attempting to stop a fight between a striking miner and a mine guard.

The miner was convicted of Deputy Gore's murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 17th, 1923. On December 24th, 1926, he was pardoned by Governor Howard M. Gore.

Deputy Gore was survived by his wife and six children. He is buried at Ethel Cemetery in Logan County, Ohio.

Bio

Age 48
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Pardoned in 1926

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Deputy Sheriff Gore,

On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Logan County. It sickens me that that POS Governor pardoned your murderer after he only served three years in prison.

R.I.P.
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August 31, 2015