Monroe County Sheriff's Office, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, January 10, 1912
Add to My HeroesSimon J. Bermingham
Deputy Simon Bermingham was shot and killed after responding with other officers to a report that a murder had taken place in Scottsville.
A young man had shot and killed his father after a dispute at their home near the Pennsylvania Railroad station along Caledonia Avenue. When the officers arrived at the scene they were met with a hail of gunfire and Deputy Bermingham was killed.
The suspect was arrested at the scene. He was charged with first-degree murder and later executed at Auburn Prison on March 31, 1913.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1912
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Bermngham,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
January 10, 2022
