Cochise County Sheriff's Department, Arizona
End of Watch Sunday, April 6, 1913
Add to My HeroesJohn Rooney
Deputy Sheriff John Rooney was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to arrest two brothers near Lowell, Arizona. The two had been taken into custody but began to resist. One of the brothers grabbed Deputy Roone's service revolver and fatally shot him. The other deputy was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Deputy Rooney was survived by his son and brother. He was predeceased by his wife and was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. He is buried in the Elks plot at Evergreen Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Rooney,
On today, the 101st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cochise County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 6, 2014
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