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Patrolman John A McIntyre

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 02:36
Patrolman John A McIntyre

30 July 1902 - Patrolman JOHN A. MCINTIRE,  - Patrolman John a McIntyre of the Northwestern district 1724 North Calhoun St. died yesterday morning about 11 o'clock of nervous protestration. He had not been in good health for the past two years, but was stricken on July 4 last and thereafter had not been on duty. He was born in this city 53 years ago, and was the son of the late Michael McIntyre. He was formally them ployed in Druid Hill Park. He was appointed to the police force April 4, 1887. Lieut. Carter, who was acting Capt. of the district yesterday, stated that patrolman McIntyre was a very efficient officer and that he had made credible arrests. On December 12, 1892, a pocketbook was snatched from the hands of Mr. Julia Eichelberger at the corner of Lyndon and Lafayette Avenue. She reported the case at once to the police, and from the descriptions given, patrolman McIntyre arrested a few hours later Daniel Thomas, John Smith and James Kristen, all black males. Thomas was sentenced to the penitentiary for 18 months, Smith for three years and Kristen for eight years. Patrolman McIntyre was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church. He belonged to Eutaw conclave and the Heptasophs into the Catholic benevolent Legion. A widow, who was Miss Katherine Fillmore, and four sons – Frank, Leo, George and Charles McIntyre – survive him

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End of Watch 30 July 1902
City, St. 1724 North Calhoun St.
Panel Number N/A
Cause of Death LOD Illness
District Worked Northwestern
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Patrolman John McGrain

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 02:33
Patrolman John McGrain

Patrolman John McGrain

On this date in Baltimore Police History 1912 we lost our brother Police Officer John McGrain to an auto accident based on the following;

INJURED PATROLMAN DEAD

The Sun (1837-1987); Nov 25, 1912; pg. 4

On 25 November, 1912 Officer John McGrain, an injured patrolman died, John McGrain was badly injured in peculiar accident last February while riding in the Northwestern District Auto Patrol. Patrolman McGrain, was forced to retired at 56 years old due to these injuries, and as a result died at his home 1519 Myrtle Ave. some months later. While the attending physicians said that heart disease was the cause of death, McGrain's family insist he never fully recovered from injuries received in that auto accident and that is what ultimately lead to his death.

McGrain was widely known in the city while in the Central District he met and knew personally many of the financial district.

One day last February he was instructed to hold a windshield in the police patrol while it was being taken to Northern police station for repairs. When the turn was made at North and Pennsylvania Avenue McGrain was thrown forward, striking his four head against the windshield. His head was badly cut and he was taken to St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in Baltimore Officer McGrain was appointed a member of the Police Department in 1891. He is survived by his widow, miss Ann McGrain, his three sons, John W, Joseph W, and William F McGrain and two brothers, Thomas L and James McGrain

As his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore Police Department we will not let him be forgotten, His service Honored the City of Baltimore, and the Baltimore Police Department may he rest in peace, and may God bless him.

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End of Watch 25 November 1912
City, St. 1519 Myrtle Ave
Panel Number N/A
Cause of Death Heart Attack
District Worked Northwestern
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Officer Kevin McCarthy

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 02:30
Officer Kevin McCarthy

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On this day in Baltimore Police History 2000, we lost our brothers, Sergeant Platt and Officer Kevin McCarthy who were killed when their patrol car as it was broadsided in that Hamilton intersection by a drunk driver. The two officers were on routine patrol in a residential area when the driver of a full-size pickup truck failed to obey a stop sign causing the collision.

The impact caused the officer’s patrol car to flip over and strike a utility pole. Both officers were killed instantly. Neither occupant of the pickup truck was injured. The driver of the vehicle was charged with DUI with other charges pending. The driver was found guilty of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to two ten year sentences with all but six years suspended.

In 2003 after serving just 3 years and 2 months of his sentence, the driver of that vehicle was able to go home to his wife and kids, Sgt Platt and Officer McCarthy’s kids are still waiting to meet their dad’s, for them it will be a lifetime.

Sergeant Platt had been employed with the Baltimore City Police Department for 17 years and is survived by his wife, 3-year-old daughter, and 4-year-old son.

Officer McCarthy had been employed with the Baltimore City Police Department for 15 years, and is survived by his 9-year-old daughter.

The Sun paper had a lot to say about the funeral of these two fine officers, as they reported the following:

The deaths of two police officers remind us not only of their vulnerability, but our own. And when Mayor O'Malley offered his tender words of comfort, it took some of us back seven years, to another funeral, another slain policeman, and the randomness of life and death. This Officer’s name was Herman Jones. He was a 23-year veteran in a job in which every day is a roll of the dice. But the irony of his death, like Platt's and McCarthy's, was that it could have happened to anybody. Jones had gone to an East Baltimore carryout for an evening snack, where a teen-age kid who should have been home studying arithmetic pulled out a gun and shot him. And on a summer morning at the Little Ark Missionary Baptist Church, they laid Herman Jones' body in an open casket for everyone to see, Herman Jones' wife Linda and his children were nearby, as a choir sang so hauntingly that it tore everybody in the place up with tears.

Take my hand,

Precious Lord,

Lead me home.

And the Mayor of Baltimore was there that day. They saved a front- row seat for Kurt L. Schmoke directly in front of Herman Jones' casket, and the Mayor looked at poor Jones, and he heard the choir chanting its refrain, and you knew that something special was coming from Schmoke. The Mayor was so much like Jones. They were kids who'd grown up in post-war America, each a product of the great civil rights movement, each a graduate of Baltimore City College, each a football player for the legendary coach, George Young. This one would come from Schmoke's heart.

But nothing came
By the time the mayor reached the pulpit, he'd had time to think about the killing in his city, and he'd had time to absorb the emotional singing, and all of the church's mourners with their grief coming out of their pores, and there was nothing he could summon.

He muttered a few platitudes about the awfulness of killing, and the need for some national sense of urgency, and in a few moments he was done. Whatever passion he felt, he kept it to himself, and there were people who walked out of the Little Ark Missionary Baptist Church that morning feeling they had been cheated, the truth is Officer Joes was cheated, Platt's and McCarthy were the ones cheated, they gave their lives and the rules never change.

Last week, the new Mayor of Baltimore spoke quite beautifully. He calls the funerals of police officers the toughest part of his job. But the job is still new for Martin O'Malley. It has been his for less than a year. By the time of Herman Jones' funeral, Kurt L. Schmoke was five years into the job, and maybe 1,500 killings into it, and some of those killed were police officers of his city.

As their brothers and sisters of the Baltimore Police Department we will not let them be forgotten. Their service Honored the City of Baltimore, and the Baltimore Police Department may they rest in peace, and may God always bless them.


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End of Watch 14 October, 2000
City, St. A Hamilton Intersection
Panel Number 45-W: 22
Cause of Death Auto Accident
District Worked Northeastern
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Sergeant George M. J. May

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 02:27
Sergeant George M. J. May

Sergeant George M. J. May

On this day in Baltimore Police History 12 February 1928 we lost our brother Police Sergeant George M. J. May to an auto accident based on the following;

Sargent, G. M. J. May Dies of Injuries

Newspapers of the Times reported - Feb 13, 1928; pg. 18

Sgt. George M. J. May dies of injuries - Police Officer's Car Struck by Trolley on 23 December 1927 at the Entrance to the Hanover Street Bridge - A Patrolman also Hurt - Patrolman John peters one down by truck while going to aid of his supervisor

Sgt. George M. J. May, of the Southern Police District, died yesterday at the South Baltimore General Hospital from injuries received 23 December 1927 when a police coupe he was driving was struck by a streetcar.

Immediately after Sgt. May was injured, Patrolman John Peters, also of the Southern District, was struck by a delivery truck as he ran to the aid of his supervisor.

Tried to Turn Auto

Sgt. May was hurt when he turned onto the Hanover Street Bridge in order to stop at a Police Telephone Booth [Call Box]. The Coupe was struck by a Curtis Bay Streetcar, on which Mr. Frederick Vickers was the motorman.

After treatment at the South Baltimore General Hospital, Sgt. May was sent home, but his condition became worse, and he was returned to the hospital on 1 January 1928.

Dr. Otto M. Reinhardt, Coroner of the Southern District Police Stationhouse, had been notified of the Sergeants Death.

Patrolman Peters has been under treatment for a fracture of his leg. The truck which struck him took him to the hospital.


As we take this time to remember Sergeant May and thank him for his service and sacrifice, we his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore Police Department want him to know will not let him be forgotten. God Bless and Rest in Peace. 

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As we take this time to remember Sergeant May and thank him for his service and sacrifice, we his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore Police Department want him to know will not let him be forgotten. God Bless and Rest in Peace.


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The Hanover Street Bridge

The Hanover Street Bridge — officially renamed on 30 May 1993 the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge"  — is a bascule bridge crossing the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River along Hanover Street [Md Rt 2] in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

The bridge was built to replace the mile-long "Long Bridge" built by Richard Cromwell in 1856 to move products from his orchard in Anne Arundel County to downtown Baltimore.

The Hanover Street Bridge connects the southern base of the industrialized South Baltimore to the neighborhood of Cherry Hill, and Brooklyn. The bridge carries five lanes of traffic: two northbound, two southbound, and one reversible. It employs a lane control system and carries two sidewalks on either side.

Designed by John E. Greiner, this bridge was constructed in 1916 and is characterized as a Beaux Arts-style reinforced cantilever bridge. It is known for its beautiful arches as it spans the water. In the center of the bridge is a drawbridge span surrounded on four corners by classic style towers which lend it a distinctive appearance. The bridge is 2,290 feet long. As of January 2016, the bridge is in a state of disrepair. Riddled with numerous potholes, some exposing the rebar below.

On May 30, 1993, Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke officially renamed the bridge the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge".



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End of Watch 12 February, 1928
City, St. Hanover street bridge
Panel Number 1-E: 10
Cause of Death Knife
District Worked Southern
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Officer Arthur H. Malinofski

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 02:24
Officer Arthur H. Malinofski

On this day in Baltimore Police History 1935 we lost our brother Police Officer Arthur H. Malinofski to gunfire based on the following:

Officer Malinofski was discovered several feet from his patrol car dead from two gunshot wounds. A milkman discovered the body lying on the ground on Main Avenue near Gwynn Oak Avenue at approximately 4 a.m. According to news reports at the time, “it was about 4 o’clock when Patrolman Malinofski, flashlight in hand, parked his car on a lot just off Maine Avenue, and begun a routine inspection of rear doors. The beam of his light, General Gaither, Commissioner of Police, surmised, fell on ‘somebody doing something he shouldn’t have been doing.’ Caught in the flood of light, that ‘somebody’ fired at the patrolman before the latter had a chance to reach for his gun, which hung in a holster from his hip. This was possible, the police said, for the holster was untouched, the gun not moved and ‘no good officer who arrests a man would continue to hold his flashlight in his hand.’ Patrolman Anthony Staylor and Henry Levinson arrested the suspect, Oscar Norfolk, 30. Mr. Norfolk was questioned by Lieutenant Edward Hitzelberger and then booked as “suspected of assault and shooting.” Off. Malinofski had 9 years of service with the police department and was survived by his wife Gladys.

MAN ARRESTED AS SUSPECT IN POLICE MURDER Nov 1, 1935

Said To Have Long Criminal Record; Quizzed At Northwestern HELD FOR FURTHER QUESTIONING TODAY Patrolman Malinofski Shot Through Heart Early Yesterday

MAN ARRESTED AS SUSPECT IN POLICE MURDER Nov 1, 1935

Said To Have Long Criminal Record; Quizzed At Northwestern HELD FOR FURTHER QUESTIONING TODAY Patrolman Malinofski Shot Through Heart Early Yesterday

A man arrested early this morning was docketed as .James Snail, 1000 block Walbrook avenue. 

SEARCH FOR POLICE SLAYER CONTINUES Nov 2, 1935

Six Suspects In Malinofski Slaying Released After Questioning QUIZZED BY MINTIENS Detective Captain Reports More Than 100 Persons Have Telephoned With "Tips" On Case

DISREGARDS THIRD MALINOFSKI BULLET Dec 15, 1935

Lieut. Coll Calls Finding Of Pellet In Door Jamb Of ''No Significance" Test Shows Slug Was Fired From Pistol Used By Policeman's Slayer

The -finding yesterday of a third bullet at the scene of the murder of Patrolman Arthur Malinofski is "ol no significance," according to Lieutenant James Coll, of the Northwestern district, after the bullet had been turn. over to him.

Off. Malinofski was checking businesses on the midnight shift near Maine Ave. & Gwynn Oak Avenue. As he was checking businesses he came upon a man trying to pry open a rear door to one of them. The man spun around and fired two shots striking the officer. A milkman making deliveries nearby was drawn to the gunfire and discovered Off. Malinofski laying near the curb. He died from his wounds shortly thereafter. 

As his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore Police Department we will not let him be forgotten, His service Honored the City of Baltimore, and the Baltimore Police Department may he rest in peace, and may God bless him.

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End of Watch 31 October, 1935
City, St. Main Avenue near Gwynn Oak Avenue
Panel Number 62-E: 7
Cause of Death Gunfire
Weapon - Handgun
District Worked Northwestern
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Patrolman Aubrey L. Lowman

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 02:20
Patrolman Aubrey L. Lowman

Patrolman Aubrey L. Lowman

On this day in Baltimore City Police History 19 April 1954, we lost our Brother Patrolman Aubrey L. Lowman, to Gunfire based on the following:

Policeman Killed On Duty Honored

The Sun (1837-1987);  5 July 1954; pg. 12

A bronze plague honoring Patrolman Aubrey L. Lowman, who was killed on duty last April 19, has been placed on the wall of Northwestern Police Station alongside seven other such plaques.

It reads: "In recognition or his faithful service as a member of the Police Department of the City of Baltimore this tablet is erected to the memory of Patrolman Aubrey L. Lowman-born May 28, 1919, appointed November 9. 1942 shot and killed in the execution of his public duty 19 April 1954. His service honored the department."

Patrolman Lowman died after being shot four times by a man sitting in a stolen car at Division and Mosher streets. Two days later as the result or a city-wide search the murderer, Melvin Oliver, killed himself when cornered.

Reward Offered

On the day after Lowman's death, the Maryland Law Enforcement Officers Association headed by Lieut. Walter H. Holtmeister, offered a reward of $500 to any person giving information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer.

While technically Oliver was not captured the reward was still distributed. One hundred fifty dollars apiece went to the two Northeastern patrolmen who spotted and cornered the killer, Howard Bayne, and Gordon Holle. The remainder was portioned in $50 and $25 amounts to five other people who had furnished information or help.  One of the five declined to take his money, and it has been used to buy a pistol trophy to be awarded annually to a member of the Association.

Mrs. Dolores Lowman was presented with her husband's badge embedded in a plaque last month by Col. Beverly Ober, the police commissioner.

The Police Department honored Patrolman Lowman with an inspector's funeral, the highest they could conduct.

We his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore Police Department will not let him be forgotten – RIP Patrolman Aubrey L. Lowman, may God Bless You - For your service "Honored" the City of Baltimore, and the Baltimore Police Department."

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End of Watch 19 April 1954
City, St. Division and Mosher streets.
Panel Number 1
Cause of Death Gunfire
Weapon - Handgun
District Worked Northwestern
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Patrolman John T Lloyd

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 02:17
Patrolman John T Lloyd

On this day in Baltimore police history 1889 we lost our Brother Patrolman John T Lloyd to gunfire based on the following:

On 4 July, 1889 while clearing a corner, Officer Lloyd was attacked by four men, one of which shot him three times at close range, so close in fact that the muzzle flash set the officers jacket on fire. Shot three times, and severely beaten, Patrolman Lloyd managed not only to survive for several hours, and to give a deposition as to what happened, but he held onto one of his attackers, “the suspect that shot him”, until back-up had arrived.Baltimore Sun newspaper article - dated 5 July 1889 entitled "Shot Down on Duty"


Shot Down On Duty
Another Victim of Violence
Patrolman John T Lloyd Killed
5 July 1889

Samuel Cooper arrested one charge of murder – four men accused of being accessories – the police Commissioner and State's Attorney Kurt ask the Governor to request Attorney General Whyte to assist in the prosecution

The present year has been a remarkable one for the Baltimore on account of the unusual number of deaths by violence that have occurred. The latest victim was patrolman John T Lloyd of the Southern district, who was shot about 1:30 o’clock yesterday 4 July, 1889 morning at the Northeast corner of light and West Street.

Complaint had been made at the Southern District Police Station of men loafing and disturbing the peace at that corner, Patrolman Lloyd have been ordered to give it his attention. A crowd of men were there, and when the patrolman ordered them to keep quiet and they did not obey him he attempted to arrest one of the number. Resistance was made to this action, and he was shot in addition to being roughly handled. The patrolman’s clothing was set on fire by the shots, which indicated that the assailant stood close to him at the time.

Samuel Cooper, Edward Doyle, James Reynolds, James Toole, and Thomas H Hudson were arrested in connection with the shooting. Cooper is charged with being the man who fired the shots and the others are accused of being accessories. They were committed to jail by Justice Donovan for a hearing at 3 o’clock next Monday afternoon. The police are also looking for other men were supposed to have been connected with the assault.


WHERE THE BULLETS ENTERED
Patrolman Lloyd was carried into the drugstore on the corner and afterword ran over to his home for 18 Conway St. in a patrol wagon. He was attended to by Dr. George a Strauss and Dr. John E Blake who found that he had been shot twice. One of the bullets entered his abdomen about 2 inches and a half to the right of the Naval and ranged downward. The second bullet passed straight through the thigh. Dr. George a Strauss says that in addition to these there was a glancing well in the abdomen in close proximity to the first welcomed. The doctor says the wounds in the abdomen both had a downward course. The best, certain and undershirt were burned, which clearly indicates the shots were fired at close range. The doctor recovered in the clothing of the wounded patrolman a bullet of 38 caliber, which was the one that caused the glancing wound spoken of. Death was caused by shock and internal hemorrhage.

LLOYDS DEPOSITION
Lieut. Bruchey and Justice Donovan awakened, who took the patrolman’s deposition, as follows:
“In patrolling my beat I went up to Light Street to West Street, and I found Samuel Cooper and three or four other standing on the corner. I said to Cooper, “do not make so much noise; the proprietor of the drugstore will come down and complain.” Cooper replied, “what are you talking about?” And without any further provocation, pulled out a pistol and fired three shots. Then he and Ed Doyle whom I recognized, and two or three others whom I did not recognize, jumped on me.”

VISITING THE SALOONS
Patrolman knocks all party of young men visiting the saloons in the neighborhood of the shooting, and about 1:15 Saul them come out of Wiesner’s saloon, one cross street. The men showed that they had been drinking, but were not acting in such a manner as to justify their arrest. They walked down light Street toward West and the patrolman went in an opposite direction, and had gotten to the corner of light and Hamburg when he heard the shots.


ARRESTED BY SGT. CHAILOU
Sgt. Chailou was standing at the corner of light and cross streets, when he heard for shots. He ran to the corner of light West streets, and was the first officer to arrive on the scene. The Sgt. saw two men struggling on the ground and pulling the top man off, when he recognized him as Cooper. He did not recognize the under man as patrolman Lloyd at first. Cooper said to the Sgt., “Let me go; I’ve not done anything.” The patrolman said, “I am shot,” and pointed out Cooper as the man who would shot him, whereupon Cooper was arrested.

PICKING UP THE OTHERS
Patrolman Ludwig was standing at the corner of light and Hamburg streets and heard for shots. He ran to the scene and saw Sgt. Chailou with Cooper under arrest and help to take the prisoner to the patrol box. The officers then carried the world of patrolman into the drugstore. In response to inquiry from patrolman Ludwig as to who had shot him, patrolman Lloyd said Cooper had done it. The officers afterwards arrested Edward Doyle and James Reynolds. The two men were in the crowd when the officers arrived. Bread walked away when Cooper was arrested. They were caught several blocks away. Tool and Hudson were arrested later in the day, being known as to of the crowd that had traveled around that night. It will be noticed that the patrolman say they heard for shots.

WHAT MR. STRAUSS SAW
William Strauss jeweler 1128 Light St., was looking out his window when the shooting occurred. He heard the patrolman warned the men, and says that when the first shot was fired he saw one man, whom he believed it to be Cooper, run into the middle of the street, followed by the officer, who explained, “I am shot!” Another shot was fired, and patrolman fell to the ground, when the third shot was fired. Three or four men then jumped on the patrolman, who had hold of one of the men. Mr. Strauss was hastening to the assistance of the patrolman Lloyd when the other officers arrived.


SOMETHING GLISTENED
James that Nancy, and ice cream dealer on cross street, near light Street, was detained late at his place of business on the night of the third on account of fourth of July orders. He says: “about 1:30 o’clock I was standing at the corner of light and cross street talking to patrolman Lamb. I heard four distinct shots, and we birth hurried to the scene. I sold the two men struggling on the ground. I heard Cooper say, “Christ I did not suit that man.” At the same time I saw Cooper hand something that glistened to one of the men standing near him. The man was standing on the opposite side of Sgt. Chailou, but I cannot say what it was Cooper handed him. I saw patrolman Lloyd lying in the gutter, and assisted to carry him into the drugstore and afterword to put him into the patrol wagon. The waistband of his trouser was on fire.” After the shooting the officer searched diligently for the pistol. The iron gutter plates were taken up in every and corner examined, but the weapon was not found.



DEATH OF THE VICTIM
The world of patrolman lay in great agony all day. He was attended by doctors George a Strauss and John E Blake Fielder cook and W. H. Smith. Ropes were stretched across the street and a guard of police were stationed at the house to prevent intrusion. Lloyd died at 840 o’clock in the evening, having never recovered from the shock of the worms. Coroner Benson was notified, and will have a postmortem examination made this morning. The inquest will be held Sunday at the southern police station. The interment of the body of the deceased patrolman will be on Sunday.

Patrolman Lloyd was 30 years of age and unmarried. He was a native of Baltimore, and the nephew of William J Lloyd of Lloyd’s hotel, and of Edward Lloyd of the Peabody house. His father was John Lloyd contractor and Miller. He resided with his parents. He was appointed to the police force as a probationer 24 August, 1888, and was promoted to be a regular officer one to November of the same year. Previous to his appointment on the police force he was a truck driver and also worked with his father for a time.



SKETCH OF COOPER
Samuel Cooper the accused is about 30 years of age and an engineer. He was born in Baltimore ended with his widowed mother and two unmarried sisters at 1257 William St. He comes of a respectable family and has a good reputation in the neighborhood. About three years ago he was employed in the United States customs service in Baltimore. He was first when United States customs launch search as watchmen and afterwards as firemen, being employed for two years in these positions. He then secured a situation on a baseline steamer Carolina as engineer in charge of the electric lights. He left this position about three months ago. Since which time he has been unemployed. The father of the accused, Henry Cooper, was a ship carpenter. His uncle John Durr, is chief engineer of the steamer Carolina. He also has a married brother, George Cooper, the on light Street. Mrs. Cooper was prostrated by the shock when she heard of the charge made against her son, and was unable to leave her bed.

The men who are charged with being accessories to the killing are all young. Their occupations and residences are as follows Edward Doyle is a machinist and lives in 1468 William St. James Reynolds is a candle maker living at 1237 Durst alley. James tool is a brush maker and the 1524 Johnson St. Thomas H Hudson is a labor and lives at 1213 Wall Street. None of them would make a statement in regard to the shooting. While they are all known to the police, none of them have ever been arrested except for minor offenses. Doyle was sent to jail for 10 days some time ago for assaulting a patrolman, this being the most serious charge against any of them.

PROMPT ACTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS
The police commissioners held a special session to discuss the shooting of patrolman Lloyd. After the consultation with states attorney to her the following letter was sent to Gov. Jackson

“Sir: after consultation with the state’s attorney we believe, owing to the frequency of late of murders in this city, especially the brutal character of the attempt to murder John T Lloyd, of the police force which looks at this moment as if it would result fatally, that it is our duty to call your attention to this deplorable condition of affairs, said that in connection with the states officers of the city such prompt and effective measures may be adopted as that speedy punishment may be met out to this class of offenders against the laws of our state, thereby deterring others from the perpetration of like offenses. “One of the difficulties in the speedy trial and prompt punishment of the offenders is the right to remove their cases from the jurisdiction of the court of Baltimore city, thereby causing delay and further making it necessary to bring into the prosecution of the case those not familiar with the conception, as the states attorneys of Baltimore city is not always able to assist in the trial at the court to which the case may be removed.

“Believing, therefore that it will greatly promote and assist in the prom presentation and trial of such case to have some representation of the state connected to them from their inception to their finish, no matter in what court of the state they may be tried, we think we are justified in suggesting to you that the attorney general of the state be requested to assist the states officer of Baltimore in the prosecution of the case against the assailants of officer John T Lloyd this letter was signed by E. M. Shriver, John Q. A. Robson, John Gill Junior, who the police commissioners.


STATES ATTORNEY TO THE GOVERNOR
States attorney her wrote the following to the governor: “my dear Gov. – the shooting of policeman Lloyd last night has aroused feeling of dairy just indignation on the part of all good citizens of Baltimore, and the prompt trial and punishment of the offenders is demanded by every consideration of the peace and good order of this community by looking to send this case out of jurisdiction situation with the board of police commissioners and I join with them in the clearest request that you will at once officially asked the Atty. Gen. to give me the benefit of his assistance in the prosecution of the case referred to.” In the afternoon Marshall Fray and Mr. John Gill one of the commissioners, visit Lloyd and found him in a prostrate condition.


RECORD OF POLICEMAN KILLED
Since the organization of the present Metropolitan police force three policeman and one detectives have been killed while in the discharge of their duty. Policeman Murphy of the Western district was arresting a man named daring on the Fourth of July when he was struck on the head by the prisoners brother was a Billy the officer took his man to the station house with the officer laid down upon a bench and died. Daring serving a term in the penitentiary. Policeman John Christopher of the Western district was accidentally killed while resting to colored men on a picnic on Frederick Avenue. Detective Richardson was killed on Franklin Street between you tall and Pat the Street while attempting to arrest a man.

Patrolman Clark of the middle District was killed about 15 years ago in the performance of his duty he was standing on the corner of holiday and center Street one night when the cries of murder issued from a house of ill repute. The officer ran to the house and was told that a woman was being beaten. He went upstairs to the woman’s room, and when he reached the top floor he was shot dead. A man named Thomas Cusack was arrested for that murder patrolman Clark was the father of Lidia Cole about home Logue was shot last Wednesday.

Under the old Police Department to noticeable cases occurred when policeman were killed. They were patrolman Benjamin been Robert M Rigdon. Those martyrs took place in the old “plug ugly” days man was killed in the Western part of the city by a set of roughs, and for his testimony at trial of man accused of killing Rigdon was threatens and murdered. Harry Gambrill, Marian Cropps and Peter Corrie were hanged for these murders, at the same time James Stephens, aliasCephas was hanged for the murder of William Chang, Keller did. It is stated that 39,000 persons witnessed the hanging, which took place one 8 April 1859.


11 DEATHS FROM VIOLENCE
Since the first of last January 11 persons have lost their lives in the city by violence. The following is the last of the persons against whom charges of murder have been brought, with the names of the victims:

8 January –Kunigunda Betz, murder of Margaret Schueider, her employer. Owing to the dedicated condition of the accused the case has not yet been tried.
12 January – George S Pembroke, colored, murdered of young Edward Lampson by shooting. The case was transmitted to the circuit court for Baltimore County, the jury rendering a verdict of murder in the first degree a motion for a new trial was granted, whereupon Pembroke pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary
15 January – Danny Williams, Keller did, infanticide. Found guilty of manslaughter, with recommendation to mercy, and sentenced to six months in jail.
28 January – William E Johnson, Keller did, murder of James E. Lee, Keller did, by stabbing him at Ford’s opera house. This case was also removed the Baltimore County court. A verdict of manslaughter was rendered. The accused being sent to the penitentiary.
22 February – James Duffy, murder of Jane Harris by throwing a lighted coal oil lamp at her. He was declared not guilty.
1 March – Thomas Heiman – murder of Josh will Evans by shooting in a saloon on W. Fayette St. At the trial in Baltimore the jury disagreed, whereupon the case was removed to the Carroll County court. At the second trial Heiman was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary
16 March – William Shannon – murder of any are no alias Blanche Gray. By cutting her with a knife. This case has not yet been tried
26 May – Michael J McMahon, George W McCubbin and Benjamin a Steinman, murder of James T Kirby by shooting. The case is pending
16 June – Oliver Hinds, murder of James E Hotze – by hitting him in the left temple with a brick. Hinds was presented by the grand jury last week.
27 June – William W. Christopher, who is charged with killing Charles P Logue by shooting him with a pistol.

We his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore Police Department will not let him be forgotten. God Bless and rest in Peace. His service "Honored" the City of Baltimore and the Police Department - RIP Officer Lloyd


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End of Watch 4 July, 1889
City, St. Light Street and West Street
Panel Number 16-E: 5
Cause of Death Gunfire
District Worked Southern
Published in Fallen Heroes

Patrolman James Lennon

Tuesday, 21 January 2020 21:48
Patrolman James Lennon

Patrolman James Lennon

22 Nov 1935

Patrolman Lennon Dies; Was on the force for 30 years

Turnkey at Northeastern Station Suffered Heart Attack Thursday

Patrolman James P Lennon, member of Baltimore Police Department for 30 years and a Turnkey at the Northern District Police Station for the last fourteen years died early yesterday after a brief illness

Patrolman Lennon's death followed a heart attack he suffered Thursday at 4pm while reporting for duty at his assigned station house. He was 62 Years old.

Survivors including his widow, Mrs. Mary M Lennon; two sons, Corp. James A Lennon, of the United States Marine Corps, and Harry P. Lennon, and a daughter, Miss Regina Lennon.

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NameDescription
End of Watch 22 Nov 1935
City, St. City, St.
Panel Number N/A
Cause of Death Heart Attack
District Worked Northeastern
Published in Fallen Heroes

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