Policeman John Curry

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 his wife and several children.