Constable John Cahill, Haverstraw Village Police Department, New York

Constable John Cahill

Haverstraw Village Police Department, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, August 15, 1905

John Cahill

Constable John Cahill was shot and killed while attempting to search two men for weapons.

He and another officer had received reports that several men would be armed and went to the location. After searching and releasing several pairs of men they asked one additional pair if they had any guns. One of the men stepped back and immediately opened fire, striking Constable Cahill in the head and torso.

The other officer returned fire as the suspects fled the scene.

Constable Cahill was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Reflecting on those that serve our community and country and have fallen in the line of duty. I've alsway heard that my great grandfather was police an officer and was killed on duty. Glad to see a memorial is created.

Peter A Lauzon
Great grandson

September 18, 2015