Floyd County Constable's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, February 14, 1884
Add to My HeroesJohn 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
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, February 12, 1884
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsConstable Dehart,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Floyd County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 14, 2024
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