New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, June 24, 1922
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 8183
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: June 24, 1922
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Deans suffered a fatal heart attack after being kicked in the groin. Patrolman Deans was arresting the man for obstructing traffic when the assault took place. He was able to handcuff the man before collapsing. Patrolman Deans was taken to Flushing Hospital where he died a short time later.
Patrolman Deans served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the Flushing Police Station (modern day 114th Precinct).