Patrolman John Smedick
New York Metropolitan Police Force
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, July 23, 1868

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 23, 1868
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1870

Patrolman Smedick was shot and killed after being ambushed by a career criminal near the intersection of 1st Avenue and 32nd Street. The suspect was laying in wait to murder a police officer and shot Patrolman Smedick twice as he approached the area. The suspect was arrested and hanged in 1870.

Patrolman Smedick was assigned to the 21st Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.