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Michael Lynch

Case from New-york, NY dated Jul 01, 1911

Victim Details

Michael Lynch

Male

White / Caucasian

New-york

NY

1911-07-01

32

Michael

Lynch

07/16/2026

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On a summer evening in New York, a life of service was cut tragically short. Michael Lynch, a 32-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated patrolman with the New York City Police Department. For six years, he had worn the badge, assigned to the 22nd Precinct, a testament to his commitment to the safety of the city's residents. He was a family man, with a two-year-old son and another child on the way.

The events that led to his untimely death unfolded on July 1, 1911. Reports came in of an ...
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  • Patrolman Michael Lynch - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
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