Deputy Sheriff John W. Bell
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, March 31, 1926
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Bell
Deputy Sheriff John Bell was shot and killed as he attempted to sneak up on three men at a still during a raid in the woods south of Wilmington. The trio, escapees from a prison work camp where they were serving terms for alcohol violations, were apprehended on April 2, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Deputy Bell was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsThank you for your service. R. I.P. Deputy Sheriff John Bell. Many years have passed, but you continue to watch over all of us and you will never be forgotten.
Lisa Murphy
Citizen of Boston
March 23, 2018
