Omaha Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Tuesday, May 30, 1961
Add to My HeroesJohn E. Costello
Officer John Costello was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. His motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of 48th Street and Center Street.
He remained unconscious from the time of the accident until his death nine days later.
Officer Costello was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Monday, May 22, 1961
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Costello,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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