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Patrolman John Joseph Moore | Wilkes-Barre Police Department, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

John Joseph Moore

Wilkes-Barre Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, April 29, 1943

Biographical Info

Age: 62
Tour of Duty: 37 years
Badge Number: 1

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 29, 1943
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John Moore was accidentally shot and killed by another patrolman on East Market Street near Public Square.

Patrolman Moore entered a local barber shop on his patrol beat when another Patrolman took out his service weapon to show customers, and it accidentally discharged, striking Patrolman Moore in the head.

Patrolman Moore had served with the Wilkes-Barre Police Department for 37 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.