Police Officer Stanley J. Brock
Newark Police Department
New Jersey
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 8, 1876

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 8, 1876
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One executed; One committed suicide

Officer Brock was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at a home at Clinton Avenue and Murray Street. The two suspects were apprehended and sentenced to death. On the morning of the execution date one of the men committed suicide. The other suspect was hung.