Constable John R. Davey
Cornwall Police
Ontario
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 6, 1892

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 6, 1892
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Convicted. Executed in December 1892

Constable Davey was attempting to arrest a robbery suspect who had just shot a member of the public. While wrestling with the suspect, the suspect shot Constable Davey in the chest at point blank range.

Constable Davey was a Major in Canada's 39th Battalion and had just recently been sworn in as a Constable with the Cornwall Police.

At the time of his death Constable Davey was survived by his wife and 3 children.