New York Municipal Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, May 4, 1883
Add to My HeroesFrancis Mallon
Patrolman Francis Mallon was shot and killed when he attempted to move a suspicious person in front of 30 Catherine Street in Manhattan.
Patrolman Mallon observed the suspicious man and asked the subject to move. When the man refused, Patrolman Mallon grabbed him and forced him to move. The subject drew a revolver from his person and shot Patrolman Mallon in the head, killing him.
Two Patrolmen walking their patrol beat heard the shot and responded. They found the suspect standing over Patrolman Mallon's body. A fierce struggle ensued, and the suspect was shot by one of the patrolmen.
Patrolman Mallon was assigned to the 4th Precinct, the present day 5th Precinct.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Shot and arrested
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Retired Police Officer
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May 4, 2022
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