New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, October 19, 1867
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: October 19, 1867
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Robert McChesney was stabbed and killed as he attempted to arrest a intoxicated prostitute that was insulting pedestrians.
When Patrolman McChesney placed his hand on the suspect, she turned quickly and stabbed him in the neck with a three bladed knife. Patrolman McChesney fell to the ground, but was able give the alarm rap, calling several Patrolman to the scene.
The first Patrolman to arrive arrested the suspect after a struggle in which she attempted to stab him. Two other responding Patrolman carried Patrolman McChesney to the hospital where he died.
Patrolman McChesney served with the New York Metropolitan Police Force for just two months and seven days. He was assigned to the 8th Precinct, the modern day 1st Precinct, New York City Police Department.
Patrolman McChesney was survived by his wife.