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- Jan. 12, 1920 - 		(10677)

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Webster County Sheriff's Department Agency Patch
Resided: WV, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jan. 12, 1920
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Webster County Sheriff's Dept.
WV   USA
Dept. Type: County/Police
Hero's Rank: Deputy
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: WV   USA   Mon. Jan. 12, 1920
Summary: Deputy John Morton was shot and killed while serving a worthless check warrant.

The 21-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and hanged on April 30, 1920.

Deputy Morton was survived by his wife and four children.

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