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Peter J. Knudsen

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Monday, November 25, 1946

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 21 years

Badge # 14963

Cause: Explosion

Incident Date: 11/25/1946

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Peter Knudsen and Patrolman Francis O'Hara were killed when while attempting to cut off the flow of gas to a building where a leak was reported. When the two entered the basement of the building an explosion occurred and the officers were killed instantly.

Lieutenant Charles Michie expended every effort to rescue the patrolman and exerted himself to such an extent that he collapsed amid the debris and died.

Patrolman Knudsen had served with the agency for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and son.

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		Patrolman Francis M. O'Hara New York City Police Department, New York End of Watch: Monday, November 25, 1946 Cause: Explosion
		Lieutenant Charles R. Michie New York City Police Department, New York End of Watch: Monday, November 25, 1946 Cause: Duty related illness

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