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Patrolman

Edward P. Lynch

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, December 7, 1937

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: Not available

Badge # 10445

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/7/1937

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Patrolman Edward Lynch was shot and killed while off-duty in his driveway while investigating a possible prowler. The suspect was responsible for a large number of burglaries in the area.

Following the Murder of Patrolman Lynch, a foot post was assigned to the block where Lynch had lived in an attempt to capture the suspect. On January 6, 1938 the same suspect shot and killed Patrolman Anthony V. Tornatore as he walked that foot post. The suspect was never arrested.

Patrolman Lynch was survived by his wife and seven children.

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