Funeral for slain MCSO deputy John Durm to be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Funeral services were announced Wednesday afternoon for Marion County Sheriff’s deputy John Durm, who died Monday after being assaulted during an escape attempt at the Community Justice Campus.
Durm served as a deputy for 38 years and was pronounced dead at Eskenazi Hospital after he was strangled to death by a detainee at the Adult Detention Center. Orlando Mitchell, 34, is now facing preliminary charges of murder, felony murder, robbery and escape.
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A memorial was set up at the CJC, 675 Justice Way, where members of the community are welcome to visit, according to the sheriff's office.
"John was just a good guy, he really was," said Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal in a tearful address to media Monday.
When is the funeral for Deputy John Durm?
A public viewing for Durm will be held Sunday from 2 p.m.-7p.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N Meridian St.
On Monday, Durm will receive a funeral service at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania St, beginning at 11 a.m.
How to help the family of John Durm
The Marion County Sheriff’s office has partnered with the Central Indiana Police Foundation to establish a Memorial Fund for Durm.
Tax deductible donations can be made to support the family of Deputy Durm by donating online at: https://cipf.foundation/the-deputy-john-durm-memorial-fund/
Checks can be mailed to: The Central Indiana Police Foundation, RE: Deputy John Durm Memorial Fund 1525 S Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46203.
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