Patrolman John Dolan
End of Watch: Tue, Dec 20th, 1904
Date of Incident: Mon, Aug 1st, 1904
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year & 5 months
Age: 33
Survivors
His wife, brother and four sisters
Incident
Patrolman Dolan was shot in the leg while attempting to break up a bar fight at the intersection of Mellwood Avenue and Story Avenue. His leg was amputated at the hip as a result of the gunshot wound. He remained at City Hospital for 4 months until he died from infection of the amputated area.
Patrolman Dolan was born in Sligo, Ireland.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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