Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, December 31, 1861
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Causey
Patrolman Causey was stabbed to death by a man he was attempting to arrest.
Patrolman Causey was walking his patrol beat and entered a barber shop on Main Street at Gayosa Street, when he noticed a suspect who had escaped three weeks earlier. He asked the suspect to step outside. Patrolman Causey was questioning the suspect when the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed Patrolman Causey in the heart, killing him
Patrolman Causey had served with the Memphis Police Department for 11 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsPatrolman Causey,
On today, the 155th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Memphis.
R.I.P.
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