Patrolman Horatio Sanger
New York Metropolitan Police Force
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, November 22, 1857

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 22, 1857
Weapon Used: Officer's nightstick
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Sanger was killed when a suspect hit him in the head with his own nightstick. Patrolman Sanger had responded to a disturbance on Bleeker Street and was arresting a suspect when that suspect took Patrolman Sanger’s night stick and struck him in the head with it killing him instantly. The suspect was later arrested by other officers.