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Chief Marshal John Cone was shot and killed by two brothers who were seeking revenge for previously being thrown out of the county fair. When the fair returned to town, the brothers attended with the intention of getting revenge.
The two created a disturbance, drawing Marshal Cone's attention around 10:00 p.m. in front of the courthouse. The marshal was able to take them to the center of town, where one of the brothers attempted to hit him with a beer bottle. Marshal Cone was able to dodge the blow, but the other brother then pulled out a gun and shot him in the face.
Marshal Cone was taken to his home, where he died six hours later.
The two suspects were both apprehended and eventually sentenced to life in prison. The one who did not fire the fatal shot was pardoned on June 18, 1891.
Marshal Cone was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Marshal Cone was survived by his wife and two children.
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Chief Marshal Cone served with the Canfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Canfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
John is the only officer of Canfield Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1880, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1880, 38 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 147th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1880, 39 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 148th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 28. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38.
John was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
John was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 17%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Canfield Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
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