New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 5, 1944
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: 34 years
Badge Number: 5229
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 5, 1944
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Malone was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic.
Patrolman Malone was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic on the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge. After hitting Patrolman Malone, the suspect fled. He returned a few minutes later and pretended to be a good Samaritan who witnessed the accident and helped Patrolman Malone. After another witness came forward, the suspect was arrested.
Patrolman Malone was taken to the Cumberland Street Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Patrolman Malone had served with the New York City Police Department for 34 years and was survived by his wife and three daughters. He was assigned to Traffic Precinct I.