Police Officer John J. O'Brien
St. Paul Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Thursday, April 16, 1981

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 16, 1981
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer O'Brien was killed when a vehicle that was driving recklessly and fleeing other officers struck his patrol car driving 50 mph at Forest and Geranium Avenues. The impact caused Officer O'Brien's vehicle to roll over and strike a house. Officer O'Brien's partner was critically injured. Two teenagers in the other car were killed and one was severely injured.

Officer O'Brien had been with the agency for ten years and was survived by his expectant wife, two children. He was also survived by two brothers who were also officers on the department.