Ironton Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, November 4, 1953
Add to My HeroesJohn Richard Goff
City Marshal John Goff was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home one-quarter mile east of Ironton
A woman had asked Marshal Goff to assist her retrieving belongings from her home because she was scared of her boyfriend after he threatened her. As Marshal Goff carried clothing from the home the man shot him with a .30-.30 rifle. The woman then ran to a neighbor's home where the man murdered her as well.
The man then called the sheriff and surrendered. He later committed suicide in jail by slitting his wrists.
Marshal Goff served as chief of the Ironton Police Department and had also been sworn in as a deputy of the Iron County Sheriff's Office.
Bio
- Age 76
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
- Offender Committed suicide
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View all 17 ReflectionsWow! Rest in peace City Marshal Goff. A Show Me state hero!
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November 4, 2024
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