Sheriff John Henry Dillingham, Platte County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Sheriff John Henry Dillingham

Platte County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, August 20, 1900

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John Henry Dillingham

Sheriff John Dillingham was shot and killed near Farley, Missouri, after pursuing a suspect who had gone on a shooting spree.

The man had murdered his wife, mother-in-law, and had shot at patrons of a store. After shooting Sheriff Dillingham the man was shot and killed by the Sheriff's son. The suspect was a doctor who was abusing a pain killer.

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Age 46
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Sheriff Dillingham,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Platte County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 20, 2025