Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/3/1892
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect: Apprehended
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Detective Carey was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a fugitive from Chicago. Detective Carey and his partner spotted the suspect on the corner of 7th Avenue and 29th Street in Manhattan. When the suspect entered a saloon, Detective Carey took position outside. The suspected exited the saloon with a revolver drawn and before Detective Carey could respond, the suspect shot and killed him.
Detective Carey's partner grabbed the suspect, and a struggle ensued. The suspect attempted to shoot Detective Carey's partner, but a Patrolman who had responded to the sound of the shots being fired clubbed him into unconsciousness.
Detective Carey was assigned to the Central Office Squad.
