New York City Night Watch, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, August 28, 1836
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: August 28, 1836
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Two suspects arrested
Watchman Kim Hudson was stabbed to death when he attempted to break up a dispute and restore order near the intersection of Pine Street and Front Street.
The subject were apprehended by a Customs House watchman while still holding the bloody knife. The subject was convicted of manslaughter.
Watchman Hudson had served with the New York City Watch for three years. He was survived by his wife and four children.