Policeman John Curry

Policeman John Curry | Leavenworth Police Department, Kansas
Leavenworth Police Department, Kansas
Policeman John Curry

Leavenworth Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Tuesday, May 8, 1866

John Curry

Policeman John Curry was stabbed to death by a man he attempted to arrest for disturbing the peace.

The suspect stabbed Policeman Curry in the abdomen several times with a bowie knife and severely cut a citizen who tried to stop him. The suspect, who was arrested a short time later, was taken from the county jail by a mob of more than 2000 men and hanged.

Policeman Curry was survived by several children.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
  • Offender Lynched

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