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Patrolman John Hipwell | Brooklyn Police Department, New York
Brooklyn Police Department, New York

Patrolman

John Hipwell

Brooklyn Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, October 9, 1866

Biographical Info

Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 9, 1866
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Hipwell was shot and killed while walking his beat in an area of Williamsburgh. There has been several burglaries in the area, so additional officers were assigned to the area. After briefly talking to another Patrolman at 0330 hours, Patrolman Hipwell began to patrol again. A short time later the other Patrolman heard a gunshot and found Patrolman Hipwell with a gunshot wound through his heart.

Patrolman Hipwell was assigned to the 45th, the present day New York City Police Department 90th Precinct. He was survived by his wife.