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Chief of Police John D. Kinney | Newton Police Department, New Jersey
Newton Police Department, New Jersey

Chief of Police

John D. Kinney

Newton Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Thursday, November 29, 1934

Biographical Info

Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: November 29, 1934
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief of Police John Kinney suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit.

He was able to arrest the subject, who continued to struggle as Chief Kinney walked him to jail. The chief suddenly collapsed during the walk and died as the result of a heart attack.

Chief Kinney had served with the Newton Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.