Rochester Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, March 19, 1919
Add to My HeroesJames Upton
Patrolman James Upton was shot and killed by one of three men he surprised while they attempted to set fire to a grocery store at 223 Plymouth Avenue shortly before 2:00 a.m.
Two suspects were apprehended and the killer was apprehended several weeks later.
The 35-year-old killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. In 1922 the New York Supreme Court ordered a new trial. He was then convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years to life. He was released in 1941.
Patrolman Upton was survived by his wife, mother, and several sisters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Released in 1941
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