St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, September 10, 1875
John Cummings
Patrolman Cummings succumbed to injuries received the previous day when he was beaten by two men he was attempting to arrest. He had responded to a bar at Morgan and Jefferson Street over a dispute of a bar tab. When he entered the two men began to beat him with a club and kick him. After the assault he was taken to his home where his condition deteriorated, causing his death the next day. The two suspects were apprehended and held for trial.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Thursday, September 9, 1875
- Weapon Person
- Offender Apprehended
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