Duluth Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Thursday, January 8, 1914
Add to My HeroesNeil Mooney
Patrol Officer Neil Mooney succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier after arresting two suspects for a minor charge of breaching the peace.
He searched one of the suspects and found a concealed revolver. However, the suspect had a second concealed revolver which Officer Mooney did not find. The suspect waited until he had an opportunity to shoot Officer Mooney and then did so.
The 21-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, January 5, 1914
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Mooney will for ever be remembered in our family. It has recently come to my attention he is my great grandfather. It is a great honor to know he is remembered in this fashion.
Scott Mattson
Great Grand Son
March 28, 2018
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