John Yarbrough

On July 3, 1895, Henrico Police Officer John Yarbrough was shot during an attempted apprehension of a larceny suspect. He died of his wounds on July 6, 1895, and left his wife and three small children.

John Yarbrough was a Special Police Officer in Henrico County appointed by the Henrico County Circuit Court. Following his death, the Henrico Board of Supervisors offered a $100 reward for the apprehension of the suspect in his murder. The investigation led to two suspects who were never charged with the crime due to lack of evidence.

Officer Yarbrough is buried at the Emmanuel Cemetery located behind Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Brook Road at Wilmer Avenue.