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Police Officer John W. Flynn | Helena Police Department, Montana Helena Police Department, Montana

Police Officer

John W. Flynn

Helena Police Department, Montana

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 11, 1894

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/11/1894

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Officer Flynn was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress at the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot in Helena. He was making his usual rounds when he encountered several burglars in the ticket office breaking into a safe. As he entered the office he was struck with an object and then shot three times as he yelled for help. The suspects fled the scene with $140.
Officer Flynn was survived by his wife and two children.

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Matthew 5:9

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