Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: 13 years
Badge # 529
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/20/1920
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Detective Fitzpatrick died of wounds he received the previous day when he was shot by three men who were breaking into an automobile. Detective Fitzpatrick had the three suspects under surveillance for over an hour when he observed the attempted to steal an automobile on West 55th Street in Manhattan. When Detective Fitzpatrick approached the suspect, one of the men turned and fired two shots, striking Detective Fitzpatrick. Despite his wounds, Detective Fitzpatrick was able to return fire, but none of the suspects were struck.
Detective Fitzpatrick was removed to the hospital, where he died the next day from his wounds.
Detective Fitzpatrick had been with the New York City Police Department for 13 years and was survived by his sister. He was assigned to the 29th Precinct Detective Squad.
