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Policeman Charles Jones was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was drunk and fired several shots at his wife.
The man had learned that his estranged wife had returned to Pocahontas and was at a house of ill repute. When he located her at the home, he fired several shots at her. Policeman Jones began to struggle with the subject and was shot in the neck.
After shooting Policeman Jones, the suspect fled to a nearby mine where he remained holed up for three days. He surrendered and was placed in the Tazewell County Jail. He was convicted of Policeman Jones' murder and sentenced to death. He then escaped from the Tazewell County Jail in February 1892 and fled to Kentucky. He again hid in a mine for several days before being recaptured. After being taken back into custody, he was taken to the jail in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he remained until his execution date. He was returned to Tazewell County and executed by hanging on September 9, 1892.
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Policeman Jones served with the Pocahontas Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pocahontas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pocahontas Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1891, 2 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1891, 62 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 121st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1891, 62 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 13%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Pocahontas Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.7% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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Pocahontas Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
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