Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable John Dillon was shot and killed in Dingess, West Virginia.
A group of men from Logan County had ridden into town and started a disturbance after becoming drunk. Constable Dillon was called for after the men starting firing shots in town.
When Constable Dillon arrived he exchanged shots with the men. Constable Dillon and one of the suspects were killed in the shootout, and a second suspect was wounded. The men, including the wounded one, were able to mount their horses and flee the town.
John Dillon was my great grandfather. I have heard the story of his heroism and death since childhood. Thank you for remembering him.
Sandra Reed Great grand daughter March 17th, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Dillon served with the Mingo County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Williamson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Dillon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable John Dillon is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 18.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Dillon's cause is highlighted.
How John Dillon Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Dillon is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Dillon was killed by gun; unknown type.