New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, December 23, 1939
Add to My HeroesJohn P. D. Briggs
Patrolman Briggs was struck and killed by an auto as he crossed Lexington Avenue at 96th Street, Manhattan.
Patrolman Briggs was taken to Beth David Hospital where he was found to have a broken collarbone and a fractured skull. Patrolman Briggs died several hours later while in surgery.
Patrolman Briggs had served with the New York City Police Department for 28 years and was survived by his wife, son and two daughters. He was assigned to the 23rd Precinct.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 28 years
- Badge 10101
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Briggs.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 31, 2019
Recent LODD Deaths

Senior Corrections Officer Daniel Sincavage
New Jersey Department of Corrections, NJ
EOW: May 19, 2022

Border Patrol Agent Daniel Salazar
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: May 17, 2022

Chief Deputy Sheriff Jody Wayne Cash
Calloway County Sheriff's Office, KY
EOW: May 16, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Walter Donald Jenkins, Jr.
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: May 11, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Robert Adam Howard
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: May 11, 2022

Patrol Officer Brian Lee Sember
Ottawa Police Department, IL
EOW: April 3, 2022

Sergeant Nicholas W. Tullier
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: May 5, 2022

Police Officer Darryl Wayne Fortner
Vestavia Hills Police Department, AL
EOW: April 6, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Nicholas D. Weist
Knox County Sheriff's Office, IL
EOW: April 29, 2022