Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Monday, May 30, 1921
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Electrocuted
Date of Incident: May 30, 1921
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman Pinkerton was electrocuted after coming into contact with a fallen arc light at 36th and Marion Streets. He was found unconscious at the intersection and rushed to a local hospital where succumbed to his injuries. Although there were no witnesses, it is presumed he was attempting to move the light out of the way of pedestrians.