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Patrolman John Mee | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

John Mee

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 15, 1914

Biographical Info

Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: July 15, 1914
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Mee was killed while on mounted patrol when his horse was hit by an automobile.

Patrolman Mee was on mounted patrol on a foggy day. The driver of a passing vehicle was unable to see Patrolman Mee due to the dense fog. Just before the automobile was going to strike the horse, the driver was able to swerve out of the way, but struck a pole and rebounded off of it into the horse. The horse fell to the ground, causing Patrolman Mee to hit his head.

Patrolman Mee was taken to Flushing Hospital, where he died from his injuries.