U.S. Navy · United States 
John O. Yount
1967
John O. Yount served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. John served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
Heart attack
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff John Yount suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after he and another deputy were assaulted while attempting to arrest a suspect.
The man attacked them as they attempted to handcuff him, and a struggle ensued. After finally subduing the man, Deputy Yount sat in the back of the patrol car but suddenly collapsed. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Yount had served with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
The man attacked them as they attempted to handcuff him, and a struggle ensued. After finally subduing the man, Deputy Yount sat in the back of the patrol car but suddenly collapsed. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Yount had served with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, sister, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1942 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Catawba County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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