Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, April 19, 1918
Add to My HeroesJohn M. McKee
Sheriff John McKee succumbed to complications of a head injury sustained on July 18th, 1917, while attempting to arrest a mentally deranged subject.
The man kicked Sheriff McKee in the head, causing a blood vessel to rupture and causing him to lose sight in his right eye. His health continued to deteriorate following the assault and he suffered a fatal stroke on April 19th, 1918.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 18, 1917
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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