Morrisania Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, July 4, 1866
John Fuchs
Patrolman John Fuchs was shot and killed while attempting to settle a dispute between a homeowner and firefighters.
The firemen were playing a Fourth of July baseball game and had repeatedly hit the ball into the flower-garden of a private home. When the homeowner threatened the firemen with a shotgun, Patrolman Fuchs was sent to the scene. When Patrolman Fuchs attempted to remove the shotgun and make an arrest, he was shot in the chest.
Patrolman Fuchs was a member of the Town of Morrisania Police Department, which merged with the New York City Police Department in 1874. The 42nd Precinct now covers the area where Patrolman Fuchs was killed.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
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View all 10 ReflectionsIt is now 150 years. Your sacrifice is remembered and you are honored today as a true hero.
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