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Add to My HeroesTimothy O'Brien
Night Policeman Tim O'Brien was shot and killed by two tramps he attempted to arrest when they jumped from a freight train as it stopped in Mason City, Iowa.
One of the subjects managed to grab Policeman O'Brien's revolver and shot him. Both men were apprehended.
Policeman O'Brien was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Iowa
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsOfficer O’Brien,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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