New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, June 11, 1925
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 11131
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 11, 1925
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Cullen was killed when his department motorcycle crashed during a pursuit.
Patrolman Cullen was on patrol on New York Avenue when he observed a speeding vehicle. Patrolman Cullen, who was on his department motorcycle, attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle refused to stop. The vehicle increased speed as it crossed over the intersection of New York Avenue and Eastern Parkway. As Patrolman Cullen passed through the intersection, his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle. Patrolman Cullen was thrown from the motorcycle and killed instantly.
Patrolman Cullen had served with the New York City Police Department for 2 1/2 years and was assigned to the 37th Precinct, the present day 67th Precinct.