U.S. Army · United States 
John Palermo
1964
John P. Palermo served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff John Palermo was shot and killed by a mental patient he was attempting to apprehend. Following the shooting, the suspect was committed at the Lima State Hospital. In August of 1972, he was released to Lorain County authorities to stand trial for Deputy Palermo's murder. On January 2, 1973, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity and ordered confined at the Lima State Hospital indefinitely. Deputy Palermo was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Lorain County Sheriff's Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Lorain County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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