Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, May 31, 1918
Add to My HeroesJohn 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.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 8 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Ohio
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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