Patrolman John B. Gearty
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Monday, July 10, 1939

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: Monday, July 10, 1939
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Gearty suffered a fatal heart attack after being involved in an altercation when he responded to a fight call at Nicollet Avenue and Second Street. While trying to break up the fight he received blows to the head and chest. After returning to the station he complained of a headache and was taken to the hospital where he became unconscious. He had suffered a heart attack and died.

Patrolman Gearty had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and two children.