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Michael Lynch, a 32-year-old patrolman with the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on July 1, 1911, while performing his duties. On that fateful day, Lynch responded to a call about an intoxicated man who was recklessly firing a gun out of an apartment window in Manhattan. As Lynch bravely attempted to apprehend the suspect by entering the apartment, the man opened fire, fatally wounding him. Lynch's dedication to his duty and his courage in the face of danger were evident ...Read More
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Michael Lynch
Male
White / Caucasian
New-york
NY
1911-07-01
32
Michael
Lynch
11/23/2025
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I've been reading through the threads on Patrolman Michael Lynch, and I can't help but think about t... ...Read More
10/05/2024
10/05/2024
In revisiting the tragic events surrounding Patrolman Michael Lynch's death, I was struck by the swi... ...Read More
10/15/2023
10/15/2023
I've been thinking a lot about the legal proceedings that followed Patrolman Michael Lynch's tragic ... ...Read More
07/31/2023
07/31/2023
