Officer John Van Horn, Parsons Police Department, Kansas

Officer John Van Horn

Parsons Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Friday, July 28, 1899

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John Van Horn

Officer Van Horn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several members of a robbery gang. As he attempted to pull the last member off of a fence he was shot and killed.

The suspect was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years. He was released August 7, 1908.

Officer Van Horn had been with the agency for 18 months and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Released in 1908

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Officer Van Horn,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Parsons.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 28, 2024