Bio & Incident Details
Age: 61
Tour: 31 years, 6 months
Badge # 2538
Cause: Struck by vehicle
Incident Date: 12/24/1935
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman James Dowling was struck and killed by a vehicle while on his post.
Patrolman Dowling was walking his post on 1st Avenue near 119th Street when he was struck and killed by a delivery truck. The driver fled the scene, but turned himself in later that night.
Patrolman Dowling had served with the New York City Police Department for 31 and a half years, assigned to the 25th Precinct. He was survived by his wife, Anne, and his sons, James Jr., William, Harry and George.
