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
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Pardoned in 1926
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy 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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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 31, 2015
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