Deputy Sheriff John Isham Mount

Deputy Sheriff John Isham Mount | Washington County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas
Washington County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas
Deputy Sheriff John Isham Mount

Washington County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, July 2, 1881

John Isham Mount

Deputy John Mount and Marshal William Patton, of the Fayetteville Police Department, were shot and killed while standing in the town square.

Marshal Patton had received death threats after fatally shooting a man while making an arrest several months prior. As he and Deputy Mount spoke in the town square they were shot from ambush and both killed. Their killer was never apprehended.

Deputy Mount was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Never apprehended
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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 131rst anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 21, 2012

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