New Rochelle Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, June 20, 1903
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 20, 1903
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years
Special Police Officer Maurice Ahearn was shot and killed while attempting to question a burglary suspect.
The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Officer Ahearn had served with the New Rochelle Police Department for four years. He was survived by his brother and cousin.