Patrolman Francis Mallon
New York Municipal Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Friday, May 4, 1883

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 4, 1883
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and arrested

Patrolman Mallon was shot and killed when he attempted to move a suspicious person. Patrolman Mallon observed the suspicious man in front of 30 Catherine Street in Manhattan and asked the suspect to move. When the suspect refused, Patrolman Mallon grabbed him and forced him to move. The suspect Drew a revolver from his person and shot Patrolman Mallon in the head, killing him.

Two Patrolman walking their patrol beat heard the shot and responded. They found the suspect standing over Patrolman Mallon's body. A fierce struggle ensued, and the suspect was shot by one of the patrolman.

Patrolman Mallon was assigned to the 4th Precinct.