Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 10/1/1864
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman Curren was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man while responding a shooting call. The shooting had taken place a Democratic Club during a meeting in Brooklyn's 5th Ward. The suspect fled the scene and encountered Patrolman Curran, who was responding to the scene. The suspect shot Patrolman Curren in the head, causing the fatal injury. The suspect then attempted to flee again but was captured when he ran into a house known as Tammany Hall.
Patrolman Curren was assigned to the 42nd Precinct, the present day New York City Police Department 84th Precinct.
