Syracuse Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, April 10, 1954
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: April 7, 1954
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 4 years
Police Officer James Considine was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the scene of a fire on Hiawatha Boulevard in Syracuse at 7:30 p.m.
Officer Considine was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The suspect fled the scene and drove to a local saloon after striking Officer Considine. He was arrested a short time later.
The 28-year-old driver was convicted of criminal negligence and sentenced to 2 to 4 years.
Officer Considine was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Syracuse Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and two children.