New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, March 18, 1948
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 5114
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: March 18, 1948
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Casey suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to break up a fight.
Patrolman Casey was on a post near the St. Nicholas Arena at Columbus circle following the St. Patrick's Day Parade when a fight broke out inside the Arena. When Patrolman Casey and other patrolmen when inside to break up the fight, Patrolman Casey suffered a heart attack and died.
Patrolman Casey had served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years and was assigned to the 20th Precinct. He is survived by his wife and four children.