Bio & Incident Details
Age: 29
Tour: 1 year, 3 months
Badge # 1312
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/12/1931
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman Flanagan was shot and killed as he attempted to question two suspicious men.
Patrolman Flanagan was off duty and in civilian cloths when he observed two suspicious men at the corner of Park Avenue and 128th Street in Manhattan at approximately 0200 hours. Patrolman Flanagan approached them and attempted to question them, but one suspect drew a pistol and opened fire, striking Patrolman Flanagan. Patrolman Flanagan was able to draw his revolver and fire six shots, hitting one suspect twice and one suspect once.
Two Patrolman who were attracted by the sounds of the gunfire arrived on scene. On Patrolman gave chase of the suspect, while the other brought Patrolman Flanagan to the hospital. Both suspect were apprehend within an hours and it was later discovered that one suspect was an escaped prisoner from New Jersey.
Patrolman Flanagan was removed to the hospital and died later that day from his injuries.
Patrolman Flanagan was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor.
Patrolman Flanagan had been with the New York City Police Department for 15 months and was assigned to the 25th Precinct.
