Patrolman William Helms
New York Municipal Police Force
New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 16, 1849

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Structure collapse
Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 9, 1849
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Helms died of injuries he received in a building collapse. Patrolman Helms responded to a fire at a cabinet makers shop at 22 Rivington Street in Manhattan. We he arrived, he was assigned to crowd control. While standing on his post, Patrolman Helms's skull was fractured when a wall of the burning building collapsed onto him. Patrolmen Helms was removed to the hospital and died seven days later from his injuries.