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Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Gore was shot and killed while attempting to stop a fight between a striking miner and a mine guard.
The miner was convicted of Deputy Gore's murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 17th, 1923. On December 24th, 1926, he was pardoned by Governor Howard M. Gore.
His cousin, Deputy Sheriff Joe Gore, was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 6, 1920.
Deputy Gore was a United States Army veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and nine children.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Gore served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Logan 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
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Military Service
John C. Gore served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Logan County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 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 1921, 2 officers at Logan County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 5 officers in WV were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
Who
John was 48. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Logan County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 24 and 48; the middle age was 41.
John was 48. Of the 147 killed feloniously in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47.5; the middle age was 39.
John was 48. 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 48. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 40% of these deaths at Logan County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 40%.
August holds 14.2% of these deaths in WV, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 17.2%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Logan County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 18.9% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Logan County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, John among them.
Military Service
John C. Gore served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
Visit John C. Gore’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 52-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Also Remembered
Others Who Wore This Badge
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