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U.S. Army · United States 
John Middleton
1923
John Middleton served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff John Middleton and Deputy Sheriff George Miller were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in a cafe.
As the deputies entered the cafe, the suspect saw them and opened fire with a handgun, striking each deputy three times. Deputy Miller succumbed to his wounds at the scene, and Deputy Middleton succumbed to his wounds the following day.
The suspect immediately surrendered to local officials. On September 29, 1923, he claimed self-defense and was acquitted.
Deputy Middleton, a U.S. Army veteran, had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and three children.
As the deputies entered the cafe, the suspect saw them and opened fire with a handgun, striking each deputy three times. Deputy Miller succumbed to his wounds at the scene, and Deputy Middleton succumbed to his wounds the following day.
The suspect immediately surrendered to local officials. On September 29, 1923, he claimed self-defense and was acquitted.
Deputy Middleton, a U.S. Army veteran, had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Army veteran, had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Kay County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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