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Patrolman John Starkey | New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York
New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York

Patrolman

John Starkey

New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, January 20, 1864

Biographical Info

Age: 51
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: July 16, 1863
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John Starkey was violently assaulted and beaten during the Civil War draft riots. He died from his injuries seven months later.

A total of four officers were killed in riots against President Abraham Lincoln's Civil War Draft.

Patrolman Starkey was assigned to the Central Office.