Deputy Marshal John Riley Newport

Deputy Marshal John Riley Newport

Helenwood Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, November 1, 1890

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John Riley Newport

Deputy Marshal John Newport and Marshal Andrew Adams were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two wanted men.

Deputy Newport was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 21
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

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No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

November 1, 2020

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