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Patrolman Patrick McKeon | Brooklyn Police Department, New York Brooklyn Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Patrick McKeon

Brooklyn Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, December 5, 1876

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Fire

Incident Date: 12/5/1876

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman McKeon was killed in the fire which destroyed the Brooklyn Theatre and killed over 300 people. He had been assigned to the theatre to conduct crowd control and began to assist with the evacuation of the patrons when the fire started. During the evecuation the top balcony collapsed, striking Patrolman McKeon and throwing him into the fire.
Patrolman McKeon was assigned to the Brooklyn Central Squad.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 135th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 5, 2011

 

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