Captain John McKinstry

Captain John McKinstry | Mattoon Police Department, Illinois
Mattoon Police Department, Illinois
Captain John McKinstry

Mattoon Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, February 22, 1868

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John McKinstry

Captain John McKinstry was shot and killed while attempting to keep order at a public dance. No one knew he was murdered until December 29, 1873, when a witness could no longer keep the secret.

Captain McKinstry was a US Army veteran of the Civil War and had been held as a prisoner of war by the Confederate Army. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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Captain McKinstry's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-15-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

March 15, 2017

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