JOHN H GATES
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Officer Rank: Night Watchman
Memorial Panel: 49-E: 2
Department: Medina City, Ohio, P.D.
End of Watch: April 18, 1916
Cause: SHOT
Age: 57
Years of Service: 8
Description: Watchman Gates was shot by the city marshal who had a long standing grudge against him. The marshal confronted Watchman Gates in front of a grocery store and an argument ensued and the marshal shot Watchman Gates with a 16-gauge shotgun. The marshal was convicted of manslaughter.
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