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Patrolman William Barrett | New York City Police Department, New York New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

William Barrett

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Monday, August 26, 1918

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # 1808

Cause: Animal related

Incident Date: 8/23/1918

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Barrett died of injuries he received three days earlier when he attempted to stop a runaway horse. Patrolman Barrett was assigned to the north roadway on the Williamsburg Bridge when a horse attached to a covered wagon approached. Patrolman Barrett attempted to stop the horse, but was thrown to the ground. He was removed to Gouverneur Hospital were he died three days later from is injured.

Patrolman Barnett was assigned to the 13th Precinct.

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I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Barrett and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes
August 19, 2009

 

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