Deputy Sheriff John J. Kohl, Marquette County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

Deputy Sheriff John J. Kohl

Marquette County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, March 9, 1885

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John J. Kohl

Deputy Sheriff John Kohl was shot and killed while dealing with a drunk and disorderly man in a saloon in Negaunee, Michigan.

The subject had been firing his gun inside the saloon and causing a disturbance. Deputy Kohl was able to disarm the suspect and convinced him to leave. As the man left, Deputy Kohl returned his firearm and began to walk away. The suspect then shot Deputy Kohl in the back of the head. The man was arrested a short time later.

The suspect was convicted of Deputy Kohl's murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 5th, 1885.

Deputy Kohl was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War. He was survived by his wife.

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Age 39
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

disturbance, weapons violation

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Deputy Sheriff Kohl,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 9, 2025