P.O. John Blyth #1395

P.O. John Blyth #1395
Name:  Blyth, John J.
Star: 1395
Rank: Patrolman
District / Unit: 009 District (Deering)
End of Watch: 16-Jun-1956
Incident Details:

While on patrol, Officer John Blyth and his partner heard gunfire. As they responded to the scene, the officers discoverd an armed offender had just shot two citizens. The gunman then fired at the officers and fled. As Officer Blyth and his partner courageously pursued, the offender suddenly turned and again fired at the officers. Officer Blyth sustained a fatal gunshot wound.