Patrolman Charles Curren
New York Metropolitan Police Force
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, October 6, 1864

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 1, 1864
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Curren was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man while responding a shooting call. The shooting had taken place a Democratic Club during a meeting in Brooklyn's 5th Ward. The suspect fled the scene and encountered Patrolman Curran, who was responding to the scene. The suspect shot Patrolman Curren in the head, causing the fatal injury. The suspect then attempted to flee again but was captured when he ran into a house known as Tammany Hall.

Patrolman Curren was assigned to the 42nd Precinct, the present day New York City Police Department 84th Precinct.