Rome Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, April 18, 1874
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: April 18, 1874
Weapon Used: Blunt object
Suspect Info: Never identified
Policeman Peter Mooney was mysteriously murdered as he walked his beat near the railroad tracks.
There were no signs of a struggle where his body was found. Officials stated that he died from a blow to the back of his head and probably never saw his assailant. No suspects were ever identified nor was a motive determined.