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Patrolman James Cahill | New York Municipal Police Force, New York
New York Municipal Police Force, New York

Patrolman

James Cahill

New York Municipal Police Force, New York

End of Watch: Friday, September 29, 1854

Biographical Info

Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 29, 1854
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Two charged with murder

Patrolman Cahill was shot and killed where making an arrest for burglary.

Patrolman Cahill responded to a bakery, located at East 10th Street and Avenue B, after two juvenile suspects were caught breaking in by the owner. The two subjects fled. They were pursued by Patrolman Cahill. A struggle ensued and Patrolman Cahill was shot and killed.

The two suspects were later apprehended and charged with murder.

Patrolman Cahill had served with the New York Municipal Police Force for about one year and was assigned to the 11th Ward, the Present day 9th Precinct.