P.O. Patrick Durkin #1549
| Name: | Durkin, Patrick |
| Star: | 1549 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | Traffic Enforcement Section |
| End of Watch: | 05-Feb-1931 |
| Incident Details: |
at a downtown newsstand. While attempting to make the arrest, the offender drew a pistol and shot, striking the brave officer. Officer Durkin was assisted during the struggle by Officer Anthony Ruthy, who also suffered a gunshot wound during the incident. Both courageous officers died as a result of their injuries. Officer Patrick Durkin located a wanted bank robber |
