Bio & Incident Details
Age: 42
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 7/16/1916
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Arrested
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Policeman James Duffy was shot and killed while responding to a call for assistance from another officer. The other officer was attempting to arrest a group of people who were causing a disturbance while joyriding in a hack.
As Policeman Duffy approached the hack one of the men inside opened fire on him with a .38 caliber pistol, striking him twice.
The suspects were taken into custody by other officers.
Policeman Duffy had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
