Patrolman John Hipwell
Brooklyn Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 9, 1866

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 9, 1866
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Hipwell was shot and killed while walking his beat in an area of Williamsburgh where a recent rash of burglaries had been committed. After briefly talking to another officer at 0330 hours he began to patrol again. A short time later the other officer heard a gunshot and found Patrolman Hipwell with a gunshot wound through his heart.

Patrolman Hipwell was assigned to the 45th, the present day New York City Police Department 90th Precinct. He was survived by his wife.