Houston Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, August 13, 1916
James A. McCarl
Police Officer James McCarl died after being kicked in the stomach while placing a prisoner in a jail cell at the borough's police department.
He had just arrested the subject for being drunk and disorderly after being called to the man's home. Officer McCarl was unlocking the cell door when the man kicked him in the stomach, rupturing his bowels. The man then escaped, but was captured by angry citizens a short time later.
Doctors tended to Officer McCarl's injuries but he died approximately two hours later.
Officer McCarl was survived by his wife, three daughters, and five sisters.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer McCarl,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston Borough.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 13, 2016
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