Patrolman John Ledbetter
End of Watch: Wed, Jun 10th, 1903
Date of Incident: Sun, Jun 7th, 1903
Cause of Death: Assault
Service Time: 1 year & 2 months
Age: 33
Incident
Patrolman John Ledbetter was killed by the leader of a disorderly group that he was attempting to disperse.
When Patrolman Ledbetter attempted to arrest members of the group for refusing to leave, the suspect struck Patrolman Ledbetter over the head with a rock. Patrolman Ledbetter died three days later from his injury.
The suspect was never identified nor apprehended, but years later a town resident on his deathbed confessed to the murder
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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