Mattoon Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, February 22, 1868
Add to My HeroesJohn McKinstry
Captain John McKinstry was shot and killed while attempting to keep order at a public dance. No one knew he was murdered until December 29, 1873, when a witness could no longer keep the secret.
Captain McKinstry was a US Army veteran of the Civil War and had been held as a prisoner of war by the Confederate Army. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsCaptain McKinstry's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-15-17 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)
March 15, 2017
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