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Detective Luke J. Fallon, aged 55, tragically lost his life on May 18, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York. Fallon, a dedicated member of the New York City Police Department for 25 years, was on patrol duty with his partner, Detective John Finnegan, when they responded to a robbery call at a tobacco shop located at 1167 48th Street in Brooklyn. Upon entering the shop, both detectives were met with gunfire from three suspects who were in the midst of robbing the store. The gunfire was fatal, and both Det ...Read More
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Luke J. Fallon
Male
White / Caucasian
Brooklyn
NY
1962-05-18
55
Luke
Fallon
11/08/2025





