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Patrolman John J. Duffy | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

John J. Duffy

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, November 17, 1929

Biographical Info

Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: 1233

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 17, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman John Duffy was shot and killed during a five-block running gun battle with a burglary suspect.

Patrolman Duffy and five other officers pursued a burglary suspect as he ran from a cigar store at 2nd Avenue and 92nd Street. During a five-block gun battle, one Patrolman was shot in the hand, Patrolman Duffy was killed, and the suspect was shot three times and seriously wounded.

Patrolman Duffy had served with the New York City Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to the 23rd Precinct.