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Patrolman John H. Conk | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

John H. Conk

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 3, 1921

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2666

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: March 28, 1921
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John Conk was struck and killed while attempting to stop a runaway horse and buggy.

Patrolman Conk was in front of Public School 110 in Brooklyn when he saw the horse and buggy coming in the direction of children crossing the street. He jumped onto the wagon and climbed onto the horse. As he attempted to bring the horse under control, it hit a sand pile and knocked Patrolman Conk to the ground.

Patrolman Conk was taken to Wyckoff Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries six weeks later.

Patrolman Conk was assigned to the 97th Precinct, the present day 83rd Precinct.