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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
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John B. Goldhammer
Male
White / Caucasian
Manhattan
NY
1909-02-19
34
John
Goldhammer
11/19/2025





