Deputy Sheriff John P. Palermo, Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff John P. Palermo

Lorain County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, January 21, 1964

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John P. Palermo

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. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed

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As a former long time 911 dispatcher in Colorado and a friend of John's daughter, I feel deeply indebted to man and all of our law enforcement officers. I pray every day for all of you. Rest in peace, Deputy Palermo. You will never be forgotten.

Suzanne Ryan
Former 911 Dispatcher, Boulder Colorado PD/BCSD and Flight For Life CO

January 26, 2025