Patrolman John Dominick O'Donnell
Benwood Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, January 4, 1922
Add to My HeroesJohn Dominick O'Donnell
Patrolman O'Donnell was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity at a local pool hall that was closed. The owner who was still inside in the darkness was waiting for a burglar(s) who was breaking into his business almost every night. Both mistook each other for a burglar and and opened fire on each other. Patrolman O'Donnell was killed. The owner was not hurt.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman 0’Donnell,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Benwood.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 4, 2022
