Elmira Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, March 23, 1915
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Finnell
Chief John Finnell and Detective Sergeant Charles Gradwell were shot and killed while attempting to question two burglary suspects in a rooming house on Baldwin Street. The two men they went to question were suspected in a string of recent burglaries. Both officers were shot in the room where the men were staying.
Both suspects fled the scene. One was apprehended a short time later but the other was never apprehended.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender One apprehended
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Detective Sergeant Charles Gradwell
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EOW: March 23, 1915
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsChief Finell,
On today, the 103rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Detective who was also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elmira.
R.I.P.
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