New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, December 3, 1922
Add to My HeroesJohn Kennedy
Patrolman Kennedy was struck and killed by a Long Island Railroad train while following a suspected bootlegger on Beach 94th Street, Rockaway Beach. He had been assigned to the area on a special detail to prevent the landing of bootleggers on the beach.
Patrolman Kennedy had been with the New York City Police Department for 20 years and was assigned to the 123rd Precinct, the present day 100th Precinct. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 2828
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPatrolman Kennedy,
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 anew ayork City.
R.I.P.
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