Turnkey Johnathan Armstrong

Turnkey Johnathan Armstrong | Madison County Sheriff's Department, Indiana Turnkey Johnathan Armstrong | Madison County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Madison County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Turnkey Johnathan Armstrong | Madison County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Turnkey Johnathan Armstrong | Madison County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Turnkey Johnathan Armstrong

Madison County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, March 9, 1919

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Johnathan Armstrong

Turnkey Johnathan Armstrong died after suffering a skull fracture while escorting a prisoner in the Madison County Jail.

He was taking the prisoner to a separate cell pending an investigation of his mental condition. He was holding the prisoner's arm when the man suddenly jerked away, causing Turnkey Armstrong to fall forward. His head struck a steel bar on the cell door and he suffered a skull fracture as a result. He died a short time later.

Turnkey Armstrong had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Department for one month. He was survived by his wife and parents.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 1 month
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Not available

correctional Facility, prisoner custody

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