Sheriff John C. Nugent, Jr.

Sheriff John C. Nugent, Jr. | Wright County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
Wright County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
Sheriff John C. Nugent, Jr.

Wright County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

End of Watch Saturday, July 22, 1922

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John C. Nugent, Jr.

Sheriff Nugent was shot and killed by a shop owner while staking out the shop after a recent string of burglaries. The shop owner had requested that the Sheriff watch the store but did not know he was coming that night. The owner heard sounds near the wood pile and as he left at 0130 hours Sheriff Nugent turned on his flashlight and ordered the owner to put his hands up. Thinking it was a burglar, the owner opened fire with his shotgun, striking Sheriff Nugent in the chest. A deputy returned fire before going to get help. When the deputy returned he arrested the owner. The man was never charged and the shooting was ruled an accident.
Sheriff Nugent had been with the agency for 20 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Not charged
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Thank you for your service and on days like this we remind you and your family that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 22, 2020

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