JOHN LAMMY
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Officer Rank: Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 42-E: 25
Department: Calhoun County, Illinois, S.O.
End of Watch: September 25, 1881
Cause: SHOT
Age: 41
Years of Service: 7
Description: Sheriff Lammy was shot and killed by two suspects wanted for the murders of Undersheriff Milton Coleman and his brother Deputy Charles Coleman. The suspects were reportedly hiding in a wooded area. Sheriff Lammy and a posse went to investigate and were shot at as they arrived at the scene. Sheriff Lammy was shot in the head and died at the scene.
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