Private John T. Downey
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, August 22, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, August 22, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Private Downey was shot and killed while attempting to disperse a crowd of over 2,000 coal miners who were protesting the pending execution of a convicted criminal the following day. When the troopers used tear gas, someone in the crowed opened fire, fatally wounding Private Downey.

Private Downey had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his mother.