Elizabeth Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, December 15, 1930
Add to My HeroesJohn F. McGann
Police Officer John McGann was shot and killed by the owner of a speakeasy that he was raiding at the intersection of Broad Street and West Grand Street.
The man fled to Santa Rosa, California, where he was eventually arrested on July 30th, 1931. He was extradited back to New Jersey where he was convicted of Officer McGann's murder and sentenced to death. He was subsequently executed on July 20th, 1932.
Officer McGann was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1932
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsTo my great, great uncle…
As I sit here with my grandfather, your nephew Leo, we continue to speak of your story and your service. Your memory is not forgotten. Rest in peace Uncle John
Jennifer McGann
Great, great niece
August 9, 2023
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