Officer John Nicholson
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 16, 1884

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Wednesday, January 16, 1884
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Never identified

Officer Nicholson was stabbed after interrupting a burglary in progress at a grocery store at 1131 Pacific Street. The suspect fled with Officer Nicholson in pursuit. Officer Nicholson chased the suspect to Jackson Street where a struggle ensued and the suspect stabbed Officer Nicholson and fled. Officer Nicholson continued the chase, and fired three shots at the suspect. The suspect then turned on Officer Nicholson again and stabbed him in the neck and face, killing him.