Bio & Incident Details
Age: 50
Tour: 1 year
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 9/29/1854
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Two charged with murder
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Patrolman Cahill was shot and killed during a burglary while assigned to the 11th Ward.
The two juvenile suspects were caught breaking into a bakery by the bakery owner. As the two fled they were pursued by Patrolman Cahill. A struggle ensued and Patrolman Cahill was shot and killed.
The two suspects were later apprehended and charged with murder.
Patrolman Cahill had served with the New York Municipal Police Force for about one year and was assigned to the 11th Ward, the Present day 9th Precinct.
