U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Considine
1954
James Michael Considine served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Police Officer James Considine was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the scene of a fire on Hiawatha Boulevard in Syracuse at 7:30 p.m. Officer Considine was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later. The suspect fled the scene and drove to a local saloon after striking Officer Considine. He was arrested a short time later. The 28-year-old driver was convicted of criminal negligence and sentenced to 2 to 4 years. Officer Considine was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Syracuse Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Syracuse Police Department
Police Officer
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