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Patrolman John Fink | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

John Fink

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, October 15, 1932

Biographical Info

Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 1975

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: October 8, 1932
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Fink was killed while attempting to rescue a man trapped in a burning building. Patrolman Fink was off duty at home when his building caught on fire. Patrolman Fink tried to save a trapped neighbor and was sustained injuries that lead to his death a week later.

Patrolman Fink was assigned to the 71st Precinct.