New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, April 6, 1955
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Conlon
Patrolman Conlon succumbed to injuries sustained the previous week when he was struck by a taxicab while in a foot pursuit of a suspect.
Patrolman Conlon was on patrol when a woman approached him and told him a man had just stabbed her. As Patrolman Conlon began chasing the man when he was struck by the taxi on Lenox Avenue near 125th Street.
Patrolman Conlon was transported to Harlem Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries four days later.
Patrolman Conlon had served with the New York City Police Department 15 months and was assigned to the West 123rd Street Station (28th Precinct).
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge 18396
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Saturday, April 2, 1955
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsPatrolman Conlon,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 6, 2025
