Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 7/1/1931
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Paroled in 1960
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Patrolman James Casey arrested an offender who displayed a gun to two citizens during a quarrel. The officer confiscated the weapon and transported the prisoner to the station. While enroute, the offender drew a second weapon and shot Patrolman Casey. Patrolman Casey sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died the next day.
The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Casey's murder. He was paroled in 1960.
