U.S. Army · United States 
John Kohl
1885
John J. Kohl served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff John Kohl was shot and killed while dealing with a drunk and disorderly man in a saloon in Negaunee, Michigan. The subject had been firing his gun inside the saloon and causing a disturbance. Deputy Kohl was able to disarm the suspect and convinced him to leave. As the man left, Deputy Kohl returned his firearm and began to walk away. The suspect then shot Deputy Kohl in the back of the head. The man was arrested a short time later. The suspect was convicted of Deputy Kohl's murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 5th, 1885. Deputy Kohl was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Marquette County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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