Detective Arthur J. DeMarrais
New York City Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Sunday, November 7, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 944

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 7, 1937
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective DeMarrais died after being bitten by a man he was attempting to arrest.

Detective DeMarrais was on duty and directed to respond to 950 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, where a man was attempting to assault a woman with a metal pipe. Upon arriving at the location, Detective DeMarrais attempting to arrest the suspect. As they struggled, the suspect attempted to gain control of the Detectives gun and bit Detective DeMarrais several times about the body and face. Detective DeMarrais was able to reach his gun and shot the suspect, wounding him

Detective DeMarrais was taken to Brooklyn Hospital where he died while in surgery.

Detective DeMarrais was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions.

Detective DeMarrais had served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the 88th Detective Squad. He was survived by his wife and five children.