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Detective Sergeant John B. Goldhammer, a dedicated officer of the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on February 19, 1909, at the age of 34. Goldhammer, who had served the department for 12 years, was in charge of the Rackets Squad, a unit focused on combating organized crime and illegal gambling operations. On the fateful day, he was attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for multiple robberies. Disguised as a civilian, Goldhammer went to the suspect's residence at 1270 Fi ...Read More
Victim Details

John B. Goldhammer

Male

White / Caucasian

Manhattan

NY

1909-02-19

34

John

Goldhammer

11/19/2025