Deputy Sheriff John W. Gaines

Deputy Sheriff John W. Gaines | Howard County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
Howard County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
Deputy Sheriff John W. Gaines

Howard County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, March 17, 1914

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John W. Gaines

Marshal Gaines was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for creating a disturbance.

The suspect was arrested and placed in the County Jail. An angry mob took the suspect from the county jail and lynched him in the courthouse yard about 2 hours after the shooting.

Marshal Gaines had been in law enforcement for 20 years and had also served as a deputy sheriff and constable for the Howard County Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 66
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Lynched by an angry mob

disturbance, arrest attempt

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Deputy Sheriff Gaines,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Howard County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 17, 2024

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