New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York
End of Watch Saturday, November 7, 1863
Add to My HeroesJohn T. Van Buren
Patrolman Van Buren was violently beaten by a group of men protesting the Civil War Draft, while performing riot duty at 3rd avenue and 46th street in Manhattan. Patrolman Van Buren died four months later from his injuries.
Patrolman Van Buren was assigned to the 8th precinct, the present day 17th Precinct.
A total of four officers were killed in riots against President Abraham Lincoln's Civil War Draft.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Monday, July 13, 1863
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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