Police Officer John F. Daley
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, November 17, 1904

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 17, 1904
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Police Officer Daley was shot and killed by a couple of burglars on Michigan Avenue. Another person, railroad Detective H. N. Pickell, was also shot by the burglars, probably fatally, when he ran to Officer Daley's aid.

Two brothers were arrested and charged with Officer Daley's murder. One was convicted of murder and sent to prison on March 1, 1905. The other brother was acquitted seven months later.

Officer Daley had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 years.