Guard Homer Stone, Stark County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Guard Homer Stone

Stark County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, June 16, 1902

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Guard Homer Stone was shot and mortally wounded when he responded to the sound of gunshots coming from the brush and broom work shop at the Stark County Workhouse.

An inmate had grabbed a guard's revolver, shot and killed the foreman of the work shop, and then opened fire on Guard Stone as he entered. Guard Stone received a gunshot wound to his arm and another near his heart. Another guard shot and mortally wounded the inmate.

Guard Stone succumbed to his wounds a little more than three weeks later.

He was survived by his wife and six children.

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Age 44
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, May 21, 1902
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

prisoner custody, shots fired

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Guard Homer Stone of the Stark County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

June 16, 2025