Town Marshal John M. Swearingen

Photo of Town Marshal John M. Swearingen
End of Watch: Wed, Jan 16th, 1884
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Service Time: 10 years
Age: 39

Survivors

His wife and three children

Incident

Chief Swearingen was accidentally shot and killed when his gun fell to the floor and discharged while he was checking on prisoners.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Independence Police Department
Independence Police Department Patch
223 North Memorial Drive
Independence, Missouri 64050
(816) 325-7300
Chief Adam Dustman

Tributes

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