Night Watchman John Omayer
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Saturday, November 15, 1856

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 4, 1856
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Watchman Omayer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 11 days earlier when he accidentally shot himself in the arm while attempting to quell a riot on election day.

The wound became so infected that a portion of his arm had to be amputated. Despite the amputation, Watchman Omayer developed lockjaw and passed away several days later.

Watchman Omayer was survived by his wife and child.