New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York
End of Watch Sunday, November 22, 1857
Add to My HeroesHoratio Sanger
Patrolman Horatio Sanger was killed when he was hit in the head by his own nightstick by a suspect he was arresting.
Patrolman Sanger had responded to a disturbance on Bleeker Street and was arresting a suspect when that suspect took Patrolman Sanger’s nightstick and struck him in the head with it killing him instantly.
The suspect was later arrested by other officers.
Patrolman Sanger was assigned to the 9th Precinct, the present day 6th Precinct.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Officer's nightstick
- Offender Apprehended
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