John O’Handley

How they died

Deadly force

O'Handley was arrested after police found stolen property, explosives and a meth lab on his property, police said. During the investigation and arraignment, O'Handley was cooperative. After his arraignment he was placed in a other to be taken with another man to the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail. O'Handley was placed in the backseat. O'Handley asked the deputy to place the handcuffs in front. The deputy then moved the handcuffs from behind O'Handley's back to the front. During the trip along U.S. Route 50, O'Handley attempted to take the deputy's gun. A struggle began while the deputy was driving. During the struggle O'Handley was shot and killed.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that John O’Handley, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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