Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, September 30, 1916
Add to My HeroesJohn C. Wagner
Deputy Game Warden John Wagner was shot and killed on a farm on Egbert Road near Bedford, Ohio.
He had encountered a man and nephew hunting squirrels on the farm and attempted to inspect the uncle's shotgun. A struggle ensued during which Warden Wagner was fatally shot. His body was found in a wooded area by mushroom foragers two days later.
The uncle had also been wounded and made a false report before Warden Wagner's body had been found that he had been shot on the same farm while squirrel hunting. The uncle was charged with manslaughter.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Game Warden John C. Wagner of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio, and the additional 82 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
September 30, 2024
