Patrolman Russell E. Greeley
Buffalo Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, November 20, 1932

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 679

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 19, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Greeley was shot and killed while investigating an accident at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Fillmore Avenue. He was speaking with the driver of a vehicle that had struck a concrete streetcar platform when the man suddenly produced a pistol and shot him. Another officer at the scene returned fire, killing the suspect.

Patrolman Greeley had served with the agency for 2 years and was assigned to Precinct 8. He was survived by his wife and 8-year-old son.