Prev
John Dando
Incident
Constable Jack Dando was shot and killed while attempting to serve two arrest warrants on a subject at the man's home on West Strawberry Alley (modern day West Arlington Street) in Shenandoah Borough.
The man's wife had obtained a warrant for assaulting her. The man was also wanted for desertion. Constable Dando was given the warrants and went to the man's home to serve them. The man was not cooperating so he placed him in handcuffs. The man refused to go with Constable Dando, and because of the man's large size and stature, Constable Dando was unable to move him.
Constable Dando removed the handcuffs and then went to request assistance from the borough police chief. The two returned to the home, and as Constable Dando climbed the stairs the man appeared with a double-barreled shotgun and opened fire. Constable Dando was struck in the chest with a load of birdshot. He was taken to his home where he died the next day.
The subject fled the scene and remained at large until turning himself in while living in Springfield, Massachusetts, on August 22nd, 1905. He was returned to Pennsylvania where he plead guilty to second degree murder and sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Constable Dando was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtnvx90a1qbx8d913d8ar- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew John. Claim this record.
Also honored at salute.nw — U.S. Army. One record, 2 gates. John is one person.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Constable Dando served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Pottsville community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
John Dando served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pennsylvania State Constable - Schuylkill County has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
John is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1898, 7 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1898, 89 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1898, 91 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 73rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 60. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
John was 60. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
John was 60. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 15.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Pennsylvania State Constable - Schuylkill County. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 5.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Pennsylvania State Constable - Schuylkill County has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Military Service
John Dando served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
Visit John Dando’s page on salute.nw →
His full service record — units, decorations, where he served — is kept on salute.nw.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
Also Remembered
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Pennsylvania State Constable - Schuylkill County are honored on badge.nw.