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John Gordon Ross ("Jack")
- Oct. 07, 1984 -
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Resided: |
ON, Canada
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Oct. 07, 1984 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 56 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Ontario Provincial Police
ON
Canada |
Dept. Type: | State/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Constable |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Badge: | 2203 |
On The Job: |
22 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
ON
Canada
Sun. Oct. 07, 1984
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Summary: |
Constable Ross was stationed in Woodstock at the time of his death. Constable Ross was killed in a 19 hour stand off with a 22 year old male suspect, who was wanted in Montreal for the murder of a Montreal Police Officer. His accomplice, another male, was killed in the shoot out.
The suspect faced charges in Montreal, one count of first degree murder in the death of Constable Pierre Beaulieu, one count of second degree murder in the death of a civilian, three charges of attempted murder, four of armed robbery, one charge of kidnapping, and two charges of vehicle theft. He also faced a charge of first degree murder for Constable Ross and attempted murder and wounding of a second officer before he gave himself up to police. He was convicted and sentenced to two life terms. Two years later he committed suicide while in prison.
Both of the murdered officers were wearing body armor but the bullets struck unprotected areas on their bodies.
Constable Ross was with the OPP for 22 years.
Constable Ross was survived by his wife and five children.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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