Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 11 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/21/1921
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Hung in 1921
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Detective James O'Brien was shot and killed at approximately 10:00 pm when he and his partner spotted a man fitting the description of the suspect wanted for the fatal shootings of Officer William Angle and Officer Neil McMillan. The two officers had been shot one hour earlier.
When Detective O'Brien and his partner identified themselves, the suspect drew a handgun and shots were exchanged. During the exchange, Detective O'Brien was killed. The suspect was apprehended and tried for all three murders six days later. He was convicted, sentenced to death, and hung at Walla Walla State Prison on April 1, 1921.
Detective O'Brien had served with the Seattle Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
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Police Officer Neil McMillan |
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Police Officer William T. Angle |
