Piedmont Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, April 10, 1896
Add to My HeroesLon F. Jones
Marshal Jones was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace and for discharging a gun in a saloon.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 10 years. On May 31, 1900, he was stabbed to death by his cellmate.
Marshal Jones had been elected Marshal for one year.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Killed in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsMarshal Jones,
On today, the 126th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Piedmont.
R.I.P.
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