Patrolman John Hurley
New Orleans Police Department
Louisiana
End of Watch: Monday, April 4, 1892

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, April 4, 1892
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Hurley was shot and killed on Gallatin Street by a noted criminal, Frank Lyons, who had recently been pardoned from prison by Governor Francis T. Nichols.

Lyons was engaged in a fight with another man when Patrolman Hurley stepped in to seperate them. Lyons placed a pistol to the breast of the officer and fired, the ball entering his heart. Lyons escaped.