Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, November 13, 1856
John O`Mayer
Night Watchman John O`Mayer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 11 days earlier when he accidentally shot himself in the arm while attempting to quell a riot on election day.
The wound became so infected that a portion of his arm had to be amputated. Despite the amputation, Watchman O'Mayer developed lockjaw and passed away several days later.
Watchman O`Mayer was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Accidental)
- Incident Date Tuesday, November 4, 1856
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