Patrolman William Helms

Patrolman William Helms | New York Municipal Police Force, New York
New York Municipal Police Force, New York
Patrolman William Helms

New York Municipal Police Force, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, October 16, 1849

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William Helms

Patrolman Helms died of injuries he received in a building collapse.

Patrolman Helms responded to a fire at a cabinet makers shop at 22 Rivington Street in Manhattan. We he arrived, he was assigned to crowd control. While standing on his post, Patrolman Helms's skull was fractured when a wall of the burning building collapsed onto him. Patrolmen Helms was removed to the hospital and died seven days later from his injuries.

Patrolman Helms was assigned to the 10th Patrol District, the present day 5th Precinct.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Structure collapse
  • Incident Date Tuesday, October 9, 1849

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Patrolman Helms,
On today, the 175th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 16, 2024

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