Deputy Game Warden John C. Wagner, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Deputy Game Warden John C. Wagner

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, September 30, 1916

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John C. Wagner

Deputy Game Warden John Wagner was shot and killed on a farm on Egbert Road near Bedford, Ohio.

He had encountered a man and nephew hunting squirrels on the farm and attempted to inspect the uncle's shotgun. A struggle ensued during which Warden Wagner was fatally shot. His body was found in a wooded area by mushroom foragers two days later.

The uncle had also been wounded and made a false report before Warden Wagner's body had been found that he had been shot on the same farm while squirrel hunting. The uncle was charged with manslaughter.

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Age 39
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Charged with manslaughter

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Deputy Game Warden John C. Wagner of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife, Ohio and additional 82 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

September 30, 2025