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Headstone of John Edward Dickson

John Edward Dickson

Died December 24, 1933

John Edward Dickson.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Deputy Constable John Dickson was shot and killed in Miami when he and two other officers attempted to serve an order of dispossession. Deputy Constable Dickson was watching the back door of a home as the other two attempted to go to the front door. The suspect came out the back and opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding Deputy Constable Dickson. The suspect shot and wounded the Constable as well. The man was apprehended after being wounded but was never indicted by the grand jury. Deputy Constable Dickson was a United States WWI veteran and served as Deputy Constable for the Miami Constable's Office - District 2. He was survived by his two daughters, mother, and brother. He is buried in Miami City Cemetery, Miami, Florida.

Survivors
He was survived by his two daughters, mother, and brother.
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Service Record
Also Served
Miami Constable's Office - District 2
Deputy Constable
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 55-E · Line 19 cut as JOHN EDWARD DICKSON
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Constable Dickson gave the Miami Constable's Office 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the Miami community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Deputy Constable Dickson.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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