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John J. McCormack
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Probationary Patrolman

John J. McCormack

New York City Police Department — New York, NY
Felonious
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End of Watch November 10, 1919
Tour of Duty
Badge 9622
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Gender Male
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Incident

Patrolman John McCormack was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest an armed suspect who had just fired shots inside a saloon. Patrolman McCormack was walking his beat on 7th Avenue near 138th Street in Manhattan when he was approached by a woman who asked the Patrolman to help remove her intoxicated husband from a Saloon. Patrolman McCormack entered the saloon and found that the man had already left, so he resumed his patrol duties. About ten minutes later Patrolman McCormack heard the sound of gunshots from inside the saloon. The female who had approached him earlier was running from the saloon with her husband in close pursuit, brandishing an automatic pistol. Patrolman McCormack gave chase and soon caught up with the suspect. When Patrolman McCormack ordered the suspect to stop, the suspect turned and fired four shots, two of which struck Patrolman McCormack. The suspect then fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later by two other Patrolman. Patrolman McCormack was removed to the hospital and died of his injuries a short time later. Patrolman McCormack had been with the New York City Police Department for only 20 days and was survived by his wife and three children. He was assigned to the to the 38th Precinct, the present-day 32nd Precinct.

Survivors

Patrolman McCormack had been with the New York City Police Department for only 20 days and was survived by his wife and three children.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Probationary Patrolman McCormack served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Probationary Patrolman McCormack.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department New York City Police Department
Type Police Department
Location New York, NY
Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 10, 1919
Tour of Duty
Badge Number 9622
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

John had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Age at death
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When

November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

Every cause
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His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.

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Where

Probationary Patrolman John J. McCormack

New York City Police Department · End of Watch November 10, 1919

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E

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