Guard John Sullivan "Sol" Jones, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

Guard John Sullivan "Sol" Jones

Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, June 15, 1922

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John Sullivan "Sol" Jones

Guard John Jones was killed during an assault by an inmate at the Pontiac Correctional Center.

Guard Jones was in charge of the yard gang at the institution which housed youthful offenders. He was waiting for an inmate to change from his uniform to work clothes after the midday meal when the inmate bludgeoned Guard Jones several times to the head, face and neck with a two-foot long, two-inch pipe.

Guard Jones had served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for two years. He was survived by his wife and baby who resided in Chenoa.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object; Pipe
Offender Not available

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John,
Even though it’s been over 100 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois.

R.I.P.
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June 16, 2022