Duquesne City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, October 7, 1915
Add to My HeroesJohn Flynn
Patrolman Flynn was shot and killed while checking businesses on Grant Avenue. While walking his beat in the business district he located an open door and entered the business to investigate. He was mistaken for a burglar by the proprietor and was shot and killed.
Patrolman Flynn had served with the Duquesne Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife and two children
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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