Niagara Falls Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, August 3, 1923
Add to My HeroesJohn Downs
Detective Sergeant Downs was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a confidence man at Quay Street and Jefferson Avenue (now John B. Daly Blvd and Rainbow Blvd.) The shooting occurred after a lengthy foot chase which began on the State Reservation. The suspect shot Detective Sergeant Downs with his own weapon after a struggle. The suspect was apprehended and convicted.
Detective Sergeant Downs served 16 years in law enforcement and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Convicted
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