Patrolman Patrick Mohn
August 19, 1879
While chasing a group causing a disturbance Patrolman Mohn of the First Precinct fell and ruptured a blood vessel causing him to die of a lung hemorrhage.
Patrolman Thomas Flynn
November 29, 1879
Patrolman Flynn was found on his post at 04:00 hours in a dazed condition with a bloody nose by Sergeant Carroll. He told the Sergeant that he had been in "a little racket". It is believed that Patrolman Flynn was assaulted on Railroad Avenue by a gang known to assault Police Officers with sand bags. Patrolman Flynn returned home and during the day became unconscious and died at about 18:00 hours.
Patrolman Edward O'Brien
December 18, 1881
Patrolman O'Brien's revolver exploded causing his death. He was apprehending a burglar when he was injured. Patrolman O'Brien was able to walk his prisoner to the First Precinct before passing away.
Patrolman John Blanchard
March 14, 1888
Patrolman Blanchard of the Second Precinct contracted erysipelas while on duty and died a few days later. Erysipelas is a bacterial infection of the skin. Erysipelas isn't considered dangerous today but it was a fatal disease in the 1800's.
Patrolman Nicholas Nester
October 7, 1908
Patrolman Nester of the Fourth Precinct died in a fire while rescuing the occupants of a burning building at 813 Ocean Avenue. Patrolman Nester entered the building numerous times carrying women and children from the building. When he returned to the building to make sure everyone was safe he was overcome by smoke and died.
Patrolman Dennis J. Sullivan
June 12, 1910
Patrolman Sullivan was electrocuted while using the call box at 18th and Grove Streets in the Second Precinct.
Patrolman Hugh J. Clarke
October 1, 1913
Patrolman Clarke was electrocuted while reporting a fire from the call box at McAdoo and the Boulevard in the Fifth Precinct.
Patrolman Charles Graham
June 11, 1914
Patrolman Charles Graham was shot while investigating a theft at Ninth and Brunswick Streets. Patrolman Graham died two days later at the hospital. Patrolman Graham was assigned to the Second Precinct.
Patrolman John Patrick Murphy
November 29, 1915
Patrolman John Patrick Murphy died of a fractured skull sustained in a fall while on patrol at Bergen Avenue and Montgomery Street.
Patrolman James F. Doherty
August 1, 1916
Patrolman James F. Doherty of the Fifth Precinct was killed in an explosion at Black Tom. The explosion is said to have been caused by an act of sabotage by German agents.
Patrolman Thomas J. Cavanagh Jr.
June 23, 1921
Patrolman Thomas J. Cavanagh Jr. of the Fifth Precinct was accidentally shot and killed during pistol qualifications at the Jersey City Armory.
Detective James Dinley
November 6, 1921
Detective Dinley arrested a man for passing forged checks at his home on Vroom Street and as Detective Dinley attempted to take the prisoner to the Precinct the man pulled a pistol and shot Detective Dinley ending his life.
Patrolman William P. Clark
August 2, 1922
Patrolman William Clark of the Police Signal Bureau fell from a pole on Palisade Avenue while repairing a Police call box line.
Patrolman Charles H. Ackermann
October 4, 1922
Patrolman Charles Ackermann of the Seventh Precinct while responding to a call of a man with a weapon in the area of Vroom Street and Bergen avenue lost control of his motorcycle on wet pavement causing him to be crushed between the motorcycle and a pole. He died several hours later at the City hospital.
Patrolman Eugene Otersen
January 7, 1922
Patrolman Eugene Otersen of the Fifth Precinct was struck and killed by a commuter train while on strike duty on the Lackawana Railroad bridge at Nineteenth and Grove Streets.
Patrolman James Quinlan
April 7, 1923
Patrolman James B. Quinlan of the City Hall Precinct was thrown from a patrol vehicle while transporting prisoners to the City hospital. The patrol vehicle collided with another vehicle at Montgomery and Brunswick streets, Patrolman Quinlan was thrown from the vehicle and struck his head on the curb.
Detective Sergeant John Black
May 22, 1923
Detective Sergeant John Black and Patrolman Clarence Wear where shot and killed on Manhattan Avenue by Frank Sage and Mae Miller while assisting the West New York Police with a robbery investigation. Another Jersey City Officer and a West New York Lieutenant were shot but survived.
Patrolman Clarence Wear
May 22, 1923
Detective Sergeant John Black and Patrolman Clarence Wear where shot and killed on Manhattan Avenue by Frank Sage and Mae Miller while assisting the West New York Police with a robbery investigation. Another Jersey City Officer and a West New York Lieutenant were shot but survived.
Patrolman Richard H. Fletcher Jr.
April 26, 1929
On December 10, 1928 Patrolman Richard Fletcher Jr. of the Traffic Bureau was detailed to maintain traffic devices. While working on a scaffold at Palisade Avenue above the Holland Tunnel roadway (RTE 139) the scaffold gave way and Patrolman Fletcher Jr. fell 14 feet to the roadway below fracturing his skull he lingered in the City hospital and died of his injuries on April 26, 1929.
Patrolman Walter O'Neill
March 2,1929
Patrolman Walter O'Neill and Patrolman John Shanahan were assigned to a plain clothes detail in an attempt to apprehend armed robbers in the Sixth Precinct. While in the area of Leonard Street and Hudson Boulevard. Patrolman Shanahan stopped four youths and as he was searching the they fled yelling that Shanahan was trying to rob them. Patrolman O'Neill hearing the youths cry for help drew his revolver, Patrolman Shanahan seeing O'Neill pointing a revolver shot and killed him. A Hudson County Boulevard Patrolman assigned to a traffic booth at Leonard Street and the Boulevard observed Shanahan shoot O'Neill and fired a shot killing Shanahan. Although both Shanahan and O'Neill were both assigned to the Sixth Precinct they did not know each other.
Patrolman John Shanahan
March 2, 1929
Patrolman Walter O'Neill and Patrolman John Shanahan were assigned to a plain clothes detail in an attempt to apprehend armed robbers in the Sixth Precinct. While in the area of Leonard Street and Hudson Boulevard. Patrolman Shanahan stopped four youths and as he was searching the they fled yelling that Shanahan was trying to rob them. Patrolman O'Neill hearing the youths cry for help drew his revolver, Patrolman Shanahan seeing O'Neill pointing a revolver shot and killed him. A Hudson County Boulevard Patrolman assigned to a traffic booth at Leonard Street and the Boulevard observed Shanahan shoot O'Neill and fired a shot killing Shanahan. Although both Shanahan and O'Neill were both assigned to the Sixth Precinct they did not know each other.
Patrolman Edward Ruark
December 12, 1930
Patrolman Edward Ruark of the Traffic Bureau was shot to death at Roosevelt and Mallory Avenues after stopping a vehicle he observed run a traffic light at Communipaw and West Side Avenues. A passenger in the auto fired two shots striking Patrolman Ruark in the abdomen. Patrolman Ruark wasn't aware that the auto was stolen and wanted for crimes in other jurisdictions.
Patrolman Joseph F. Sewell
July 18, 1932
Patrolman Joseph Sewell of the Seventh Precinct died of a heart attack while booking a prisoner. Patrolman Sewell arrested a man at 178 Duncan Avenue for prowling in the building. Patrolman Sewaell struggled with the actor at the scene and it is believed that the fight brought on the fatal heart attack.
Patrolman James J. Carroll
May 27, 1934
Patrolman James J. Carroll of the Traffic Bureau lost control of his motorcycle while chasing a speeder and crashed into a traffic booth at the Tonnelle Circle.
Patrolman Carroll's Son Sergeant Donald P. Carroll was shot and killed on November 6, 1986.
Patrolman Walter Harrigan
August 27, 1934
Patrolman Walter Harrigan while taking an injured party to the hospital was riding the running board of a vehicle clearing traffic with his Police whistle when he slipped from the vehicle and fractured his skull, he died a short while later at the Jersey City Medical Center.
Patrolman William Cahill
October 26,1946
Patrolman William Cahill was assisting an intoxicated man in the area of Pacific Avenue and was stricken with a fatal heart attack. Patrolman Cahill was assigned to the Fourth Precinct.
Detective William McCaffery
December 13, 1958
Detective McCaffery assigned to Headquarters was off duty when he observed Officers chasing suspected car thieves in Lincoln Park, Detective McCafferty started to pursue the actors on foot and was accidentally shot by another Jersey City Officer
Patrolman Stephen Lipka
November 8, 1965
Patrolman Stephen Lipka of the First Precinct while on foot patrol came upon a domestic dispute, as he intervened the male became combative and fought Patrolman Lipka. Patrolman Lipka brought him under control an took him to the First Precinct where another tussle occurred. During the scuffle Patrolman Lipka dropped to the floor stricken with a heart attack. Life saving efforts proved futile and Patrolman Lipka died .
Lieutenant Stanley Przygocki
October 29, 1967
Lieutenant Przygocki was off duty and a patron at the Monkey Club tavern 185 Coles Street when two men came in and announced a robbery. Lieutenant Przygocki interceded and was shot 3 times. Lieutenant Przygocki returned fire killing one of the actors while the other fled. Lieutenant Przygocki died the next day from his wounds.
Police Officer Casper J. Buonocore Jr.
September 12,1973
Police Officer Casper J. Buonocore Jr. responded to a double parked vehicle in the area of Armstrong and Ocean Avenues and upon arrival found that the owner of the vehicle had an open warrant. During the arrest a 13 year old girl started screaming and drawing a crowd. After the incident was cleared Officer Buonocore Jr. was shot from a rooftop at Ocean and Armstrong Avenues and died from the wound. Officer Buonocore Jr. was assigned to the Neighborhood task force.
Police Officer John J. Bracken
September 12, 1973
On September 1, 1973 Police Officer John Bracken while answering a holdup alarm was was involved in a collision on Ocean Avenue He died from his injuries on September 12, 1973.
Police Officer Dominick Conticchio
September 10, 1974
Police Officer Dominick Conticchio suffered a massive stroke while carrying a pregnant female in labor down a flight of stairs to an ambulance. Officer Conticchio was assigned to the Medical Center detail.
Police Officer William G. McCarthy
January 14, 1976
Police Officer William McCarthy was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest two car burglars. He was off duty at the time of the incident he was assigned to the East District.
Sergeant Donald P. Carroll
November 6, 1986
Sergeant Donald Carroll was shot and killed while attempting to subdue an emotionally disturbed man. Sergeant Carroll's Father Patrolman James J. Carroll died in the line of duty on May 27, 1934. Sergeant Carroll was assigned to the Bureau of Supervision.
Police Officer Samuel R.Wilson
January 4, 1989
Police Officer Samuel R. Wilson died of a heart attack while struggling with an actor that was being arrested for a narcotics violation. Officer Wilson was assigned to the South District.
Sergeant John E. Laughery
November 24, 1992
Sergeant Laughery contracted the AIDS virus during a search of a suspect’s car for drugs in November 1983. Sergeant Laughery’s hand was punctured by a hypodermic needle under one of the seats. Sergeant Laughery died of AIDS nine years later. Sergeant Laughery was assigned to the Bureau of Supervison.
Police Officer Domenick J.Infantes Jr.
July 6, 2001
On July 4, 2001 Police Officer Domenick J.Infantes Jr. was attacked by two brothers and struck in the head with a four foot long metal pipe, he died two days later. Officer Infantes Jr. had asked the brothers to stop shooting off dangerous fireworks. He was off duty at the time of the incident. Officer Infantes Jr. was assigned to the East District.
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