Constable John Dillon's death occurred on December 24, 1901, in Dingess, West Virginia, under circumstances that involved a violent confrontation. On that day, a group of men from Logan County had ridden into Dingess and started a disturbance after becoming drunk. This group's behavior escalated to the point where they began firing shots in the town.
Constable John Dillon was called to the scene to address the situation. Upon his arrival, he found himself facing the armed and intoxicated
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