Constable Madison Gage, Amsterdam Police Department, New York

Constable Madison Gage

Amsterdam Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, August 16, 1883

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Madison Gage

Constable Madison Gage suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage while struggling with a suspect he was attempting to arrest for disorderly conduct in the Rock City area of Amsterdam.

As Constable Gage attempted to arrest him the man fled on foot. Constable Gage was able to catch the man but a violent struggle ensued. After placing one handcuff on the man Constable Gage suddenly collapsed.

The man then struck a citizen who had come to Constable Gage's assistance and fled the area. The man was later arrested but never charged with Constable Gage's death.

Constable Gage was survived by his wife and three children.

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Age 39
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Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Weapon Person
Offender Not charged

foot pursuit, struggle

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Constable Gage,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Amsterdam.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 16, 2023