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Patrolman Harold Ormsby | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Harold Ormsby

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 24, 1925

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: February 24, 1925
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Escaped

Patrolman Harold Ormsby was killed while pursuing a speeding motorist when his Motorcycle struck a police booth and he was thrown to the ground.

Patrolman Ormsby attempted to stop the motorist and when he increased his speed Patrolman Ormsby gave chase. As they entered the turn near Fort Hamilton Parkway the suspect’s car tilted over on two wheels and Patrolman Ormsby was traveling at such a speed that he was unable to control his motorcycle in the turn and crashed. Patrolman Ormsby was rushed to a local hospital, but died of his injuries.

Patrolman Ormsby served with the New York City Police Department for 10 years and was assigned to the 34th Precinct, the present-day 70th Precinct.