Patrolman John O'Connell
End of Watch: Thu, Jul 1st, 1869
Date of Incident: Thu, Jul 1st, 1869
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 31
Incident
Officer O'Connell was accidentally shot and killed by other officers who mistook him for a burglary suspect.
Officer O'Connell and two other officers stopped to talk with a female friend. Two of the officers jokingly attempted to grab Officer O'Connell under the arms. Laughing, Officer O'Connell broke away and started to run. The two officers yelled "stop, thief" as he was running away.
Officers who were nearby, who did not know Officer O'Connell was a policeman, opened fire, striking Officer O'Connell in the back.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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