New York Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, April 24, 1897
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: April 20, 1897
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Roundsman Oscar Reinhardt was seriously injured when his horse stumbled while galloping and threw him to the ground, fracturing his skull. The horse also stepped on Roundsman Reinhardt, breaking three of his ribs. Roundsman Reinhardt was taken to a local hospital, where he died five days later from his injuries.
Roundsman Reinhardt, a U.S. Army veteran with the Sixth Cavalry Regiment, served with the New York Police Department for 15 years and was survived by his wife and son.
Roundsman Reinhardt was assigned to the 31st Precinct, the present day 44th Precinct in the Bronx.