Private John Francis Dargus

John Francis Dargus

Private John Dargus was shot and killed by a suspect wanted for murder.

Private Dargus and other officers pursued the suspect across the state line into Mahoning County, Ohio. A gunfight ensued in which Private Dargus was shot twice and killed.

The suspect was captured in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 27th, 1918, and returned to Pennsylvania one week later. He was convicted of Private Dargus' murder and sentenced to death on December 10th, 1918. His sentence was later commuted to life.

Private Dargus had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for eight months. He was survived by his father.