Patrolman Peter McIntyre

Patrolman Peter McIntyre

New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York

End of Watch Sunday, August 9, 1863

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Peter McIntyre

Patrolman Peter McIntyre was violently beaten by a group of men protesting the Civil War Draft while performing riot duty at 3rd Avenue and 46th Street in Manhattan.

Patrolman McIntyre was beaten with an iron pipe. He was removed to Bellevue Hospital where he died almost a month later from his injuries.

A total of four officers were killed in riots against President Abraham Lincoln's Civil War Draft.

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  • Age Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Incident Date Monday, July 13, 1863
  • Weapon Blunt object; Pipe
  • Offender Not available

civil unrest, Riot

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Rest In Peace Patrolman Peter McIntyre..God Bless All the men and woman that wear the uniform and are willing to serve….

Det.Rich Dowd Former NYPD retired
NYPD

August 9, 2023

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