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U.S. Army · United States 
Isaac Jones
1871
Isaac Jones served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Patrolman Isaac Jones succumbed to internal injuries sustained on September 16th, 1871, when he was kicked in the stomach near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Wood Street.
He was at his post at that intersection when several drunk men began fighting nearby. He was attempting to breakup the fight when he was knocked to the ground and kicked severely in the stomach. His condition rapidly worsened and he died on September 23rd, 1871.
Patrolman Jones was a U.S. Army veteran of the Civil War.
He was at his post at that intersection when several drunk men began fighting nearby. He was attempting to breakup the fight when he was knocked to the ground and kicked severely in the stomach. His condition rapidly worsened and he died on September 23rd, 1871.
Patrolman Jones was a U.S. Army veteran of the Civil War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Patrolman
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