Constable John Jefferson DeHart, Floyd County Constable's Office, Virginia

Constable John Jefferson DeHart

Floyd County Constable's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, February 14, 1884

John Jefferson DeHart

Constable John DeHart succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two days earlier when he was shot while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was causing a disturbance in the town of Floyd Courthouse.

The subject, who was on horseback, shot Constable DeHart before riding away. He was arrested by a posse moments later and charged with Constable DeHart's murder.

Constable DeHart was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 43
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, February 12, 1884
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Arrested

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Constable DeHart,
On today, the 132nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Floyd County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 14, 2016