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Detective John J. Carey | New York Police Department, New York
New York Police Department, New York

Detective

John J. Carey

New York Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Thursday, November 3, 1892

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 3, 1892
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Detective Carey was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a fugitive from Chicago.

Detective Carey and his partner were searching for a fugitive when they spotted him on the corner of 7th Avenue and 29th Street in Manhattan. When the subject entered a saloon, Detective Carey took position outside. The subject exited the saloon with a revolver drawn, and before Detective Carey could respond, the subject shot and killed him.

Detective Carey's partner grabbed the subject, and a struggle ensued. The subject attempted to shoot Detective Carey's partner, but a Patrolman who had responded to the sound of the shots assisted in taking the subject into custody.

Detective Carey was assigned to the Central Office Squad.