Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch: Monday, July 10, 1939
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: July 10, 1939
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Gearty suffered a fatal heart attack after being involved in an altercation when he responded to a fight call at Nicollet Avenue and Second Street.
While trying to break up the fight, he received blows to the head and chest. After returning to the station, he complained of a headache and was taken to the hospital, where he became unconscious. He had suffered a heart attack and died.
Patrolman Gearty had been with the Minneapolis Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.