Wilkes-Barre Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, April 29, 1943
John Joseph Moore
Patrolman John Moore was accidentally shot and killed by another patrolman. Patrolman Moore entered a local barber shop on his patrol beat when another Patrolman took out his service weapon to show customers and it accidentally discharged, striking Patrolman Moore in the head.
Patrolman Moore had served with the Wilkes-Barre Police Department for 36 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 36 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
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