Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Monahan was shot and killed while trying to keep order during an uprising involving a large group of Japanese railroad workers in Caliente. The uprising started when the train the workers were riding in separated. The workers attached the train crew, who in turn went for assistance.
When Deputy Monahan arrived at the scene he was attacked.
Three men who were thought to be involved with attacking Deputy Monahan were apprehended.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice and you will always be remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired) Delaware State Police June 20th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Monahan served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pioche community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Monahan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John J. Monahan 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 NV, 81 of 145 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.9% of this state's fallen. That is 1.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John J. Monahan's cause is highlighted.
How John J. Monahan Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John J. Monahan is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John J. Monahan was killed by gun; unknown type.
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