Norwich Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Friday, April 6, 1923
Add to My HeroesJohn H. Kane
Sergeant John Kane was electrocuted on Crescent Street, near the Park Congregational Church, after coming into contact with an electrical cable pole that had shorted out with 4,000 volts.
He was investigating the death of a teenager who had also been killed after coming into contact with the cable pole around 7:00 p.m. The investigation revealed that the pole had a leaky insulator and would only pulse extra electricity when a trolley car traveled past.
Sergeant Kane had served with the Norwich Police Department for 33 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 33 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Kane, it has been 101 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.
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Georges Mills, NH
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