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Patrolman John Jackson Knorr | Haddonfield Police Department, New Jersey
Haddonfield Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

John Jackson Knorr

Haddonfield Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 7, 1932

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: June 7, 1932
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John Knorr was killed in an automobile accident while transporting an injured infant to the local hospital in the town's ambulance. The ambulance collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Haddon Avenue and Crescent Boulevard.

The infant, her father, and the three occupants of the other vehicle were also killed in the crash. Patrolman Knorr's partner suffered a fractured skull but recovered.

Patrolman Knorr had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.