Deputy Sheriff Robert Berwick

Deputy Sheriff Robert Berwick | New York County Sheriff's Office, New York
New York County Sheriff's Office, New York
Deputy Sheriff Robert Berwick

New York County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch Thursday, June 29, 1797

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Robert Berwick

Deputy Sheriff Robert Berwick was shot and killed while attempting to serve a writ on a subject on Broadway near St. Paul's Church.

As Deputy Berwick walked with the prisoner to jail the man suddenly pulled out a pistol and shot him in the chest. The man ran to towards Barclay Street where he handed two pistols to another citizen who ran from his house upon hearing the gunshot.

The man was convicted of Deputy Berwick's murder and executed on August 17th, 1797.

Deputy Berwick was survived by his wife.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Executed in 1797

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My Great Grandfather Julius Harberger was the Sheriff of NY County in 1912 to 1914.I his Greatgrand son, is now a CT Justice of the Peace. I recreate living history and especially remember the lost law men of the 1700s.Where is your resting place,so I may pay my respects to you?

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