Officer John Ryan, Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

Officer John Ryan

Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, March 5, 1914

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John Ryan

Officer Ryan and Patrolman W. I. Wright were killed when their patrol car drove off of a bridge and fell 30-feet to the ground. Patrolman Wright died on the scene and Officer Ryan succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Officer Ryan had been with the agency for seven years.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Wednesday, March 4, 1914

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Officer Ryan,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for citizens of Nashville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 5, 2024