Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, August 22, 1927
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Downey
Private John Downey was shot and killed while attempting to disperse a crowd of over 2,000 coal miners who were protesting the pending execution of a convicted criminal the following day.
When the troopers used tear gas, someone in the crowed opened fire, fatally wounding Private Downey.
Private Downey was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for three years. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 years, 2 months
- Badge 2853
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2020
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