Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Flynn was shot and killed while checking businesses on Grant Avenue. While walking his beat in the business district he located an open door and entered the business to investigate. He was mistaken for a burglar by the proprietor and was shot and killed. Patrolman Flynn had served with the Duquesne Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife and two children
Survivors
Patrolman Flynn had served with the Duquesne Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife and two children
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Flynn gave the Duquesne City Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Duquesne community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Flynn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Flynn is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Flynn's cause is highlighted.
How John Flynn Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Flynn is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Flynn was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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