JOHN L POWERS
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Officer Rank: Constable
Memorial Panel: 33-W: 18
Department: Kern County, California, S.O.
End of Watch: July 3, 1891
Cause: SHOT
Age: Unk
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Attempting an arrest. Shot by an Indian he was serving a warrant on for arson. The suspect fled to an Indian tribe for safety. Constable Powers pursued. A shootout took place and the tribe chief, chief's son and a deputized civilian were killed.
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