Sergeant Mark A. Prynn
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 9, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Tuesday, January 26, 1909
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Sergant Prynn was killed after another officer’s gun accidentally discharged as he arrested a suspect. Sergeant Prynn dismounted his horse and cuffed the suspect. When another officer's horse bolted, his gun accidentally discharged, wounding Sergeant Prynn in the shoulder. He was treated by a local doctor and taken to Ashland Hospital. He was expected to recover. Due to a serious infection, he underwent emergency surgery and died February 9, 1909.

Sergeant Prynn had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his mother.