Bingham City Police Department, Utah
End of Watch Saturday, July 6, 1895
Add to My HeroesJ. C. Morrissey
Officer Morrissey was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer as the two men attempted to arrest a drunk man. The suspect had brandished a knife at the two officers and the second officer attempted to strike the man with his pistol. The pistol discharged and the round struck Officer Morrissey, killing him.
Officer Morrissey had been appointed to the police department three days earlier to assist regular officers during the town's notoriously rowdy 4th of July celebrations. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 3 days
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Morrissey,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bingham City.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 6, 2020
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