Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 30, 1922
Add to My HeroesJohn F. McCarthy
Police Officer John McCarthy was shot and killed with his own service weapon while responding to a disturbance at a boarding house at 551 Center Street.
As he entered the home he was attacked by a man and shot with his own weapon.
Officer McCarthy had served with the Oakland Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsYour memory and sacrifice is not forgotten and recalled annually on our OPD members page. Gone and not forgotten of all those OPD officers that made the ultimate sacrifice. RIP Officer McCarthy.
Robert Souza, OPD Retired
Oakland Police Retired, Founder Oakland Police Emergency Net
November 30, 2024
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