Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 1 day
Badge # Not available
Cause: Assault
Incident Date: 7/4/1857
Weapon: Blunt object
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Sparks succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by an object after arresting a man for assault.
Patrolman Sparks had been appointed a Special Patrolman only one night before due to rioting going on in the city. Two rival gangs, "The Bowery Boys" and "The Dead Rabbits" had faced off against each other.
Patrolman Sparks heard a cry for help and arrested a man while investigating. As he walked the man toward White Street he was struck with an object by a member of the "Dead Rabbits" gang. He was taken home where his condition deteriorated he later died.
