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John Leonard Wormell

Birth	:	1863
Death	:	5 Aug 1931 Asotin, Asotin County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Resurrection Cemetery, Austintown, Mahoning County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1076584, -80.7328415
Description	:	OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PAGE Sheriff John L. Wormell Asotin County Sheriff's Department, Washington End of Watch: Wednesday, August 5, 1931 Bio & Incident Details Age: 72 Tour: 35 years Badge # 1 Cause: Gunfire Incident Date: 8/5/1931 Weapon: Gun; Unknown type Suspect: Sentenced to life Sheriff John Wormell was shot and killed after he and a deputy responded to a report of a burglary in a store at the intersection of 2nd Street and Cleveland Street at 1:15 am. The store owner had opened the door to the store and, along with the sheriff, entered the business. The store owner proceeded down one aisle as... Read More	OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PAGE Sheriff John L. Wormell Asotin County Sheriff's Department, Washington End of Watch: Wednesday, August 5, 1931 Bio & Incident Details Age: 72 Tour: 35 years Badge # 1 Cause: Gunfire Incident Date: 8/5/1931 Weapon: Gun; Unknown type Suspect: Sentenced to life Sheriff John Wormell was shot and killed after he and a deputy responded to a report of a burglary in a store at the intersection of 2nd Street and Cleveland Street at 1:15 am. The store owner had opened the door to the store and, along with the sheriff, entered the business. The store owner proceeded down one aisle as Sheriff Wormell proceeded down the other. As Sheriff Wormell passed by a barrel the suspect, a 12 year-old boy, who was hiding behind it, fired a single shot from a .32 caliber pistol he had previously stolen. The shot struck Sheriff Wormell in the head, killing him instantly. The other deputy then took the boy into custody. The boy was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison at Walla Walla State Prison. He was paroled after serving 10 years. Sheriff Wormell had served with the Asotin County Sheriff's Department for 35 years and also served as an elected representative to the state legislature. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and daughter. Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/14513-sheriff-john-l-wormell#ixzz1exs12FYs ** Contributed by Denise Gill (#47242199) Twelve-year-old Herbert Niccolls Jr. shoots and kills Asotin County Sheriff John Wormell on August 5, 1931. On August 5, 1931, 12-year-old Herbert Niccolls Jr. (1919-1983) shoots and kills Asotin County Sheriff John Wormell (1859?-1931). The case attracts national attention. Niccolls receives life in prison at the state penitentiary in Walla Walla, but is pardoned in 1941. He goes on to live a successful, crime-free life before dying in 1983. Wormell remains the only officer in Asotin County as of today (2006) to lose his life in the line of duty. The Shooting About 1 a.m. on August 5, Niccolls broke into Peter Klaus's People's Supply Store in Asotin, intending to steal candy and cigarettes. But within minutes Sheriff John Wormell knocked on the door at the front of the store. Wormell was a 72-year-old former state representative, four-term sheriff, and descendant of one of the first settlers in Asotin County. "Come on out," he said. "I am the sheriff of Asotin County"(Lewiston Tribune). Receiving no response, Wormell entered the store. With him was Peter Klaus, the store owner. Waiting outside were Deputy Charlie Carlisle and Deputy Sheriff Wayne Bezona. Wormell and Klaus began to search the store. Someone turned on the light. Niccolls, hiding behind a vinegar barrel, panicked. He jumped to his feet and fired at Wormell, who was standing less than five feet away. The bullet struck Wormell in the head, killing him instantly: "Wormell fell in his tracks without an outcry, his gun in his hand" (Lewiston Tribune).

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Where is John Leonard Wormell's memorial?
John Leonard Wormell's memorial is located at: Resurrection Cemetery, Austintown, Mahoning County, USA.
When did John Leonard Wormell death?
John Leonard Wormell death on 5 Aug 1931 in Asotin, Asotin County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 41.1076584
Longitude: -80.7328415

Family Members:

Parent

Leonard Joel Wormell

(1834 - 1929)

Mary Agnes Andrews Wormell

(1840 - 1922)

Spouse

Annie Margaret Ramsdell Wormell

(1869 - 1939)

Siblings

Edna Elmira Wormell Curtis

(1864 - 1954)

(1865 - 1890)

(1869 - 1890)

(1877 - 1893)

(1881 - 1924)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Resurrection Cemetery
Austintown, Mahoning County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1076584, -80.7328415

2. Lanterman Moherman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1018890, -80.7315540

3. New Four Mile Cemetery
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5. Cotton Family Cemetery
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6. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
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7. Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery
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8. Welsh Hill Cemetery
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10. Welsh Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1342820, -80.7655760

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12. Old Brunstetter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0946007, -80.7788696

13. Smith Corners Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0689011, -80.7613983

14. Rider Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0744930, -80.6937680

15. Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0896900, -80.6786200

16. Rodef Sholom Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 41.1206300, -80.6732090

17. Pet Haven Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 41.0647840, -80.7579190

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1208350, -80.6719460

19. Green Haven Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 41.0625340, -80.7594670

20. Cornersburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0608900, -80.7117400

21. Ohev Tzedek Cemetery
Canfield, Mahoning County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0607986, -80.7118988

22. Ohltown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1353264, -80.7897186

23. Tod Homestead Cemetery
Youngstown, Mahoning County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1292000, -80.6694031

24. Sharethora Cemetery
Mahoning County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0567017, -80.7121964