Buffalo Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Saturday, October 2, 1920
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 522
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 1, 1920
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Dennis Harrington succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck and killed by an automobile on Abbott Road in front of the Donner Street Steel plant.
The driver was driving slowly but did not see Patrolman Harrington crossing the street. Patrolman Harrington was transported to Emergency Hospital where he died the next morning.
Charges against the driver were dismissed.
Patrolman Harrington had served with the Buffalo Police Department for five years and was assigned to Precinct 9. He was survived by his wife and two sons.