Ira Kinne

Death by Force

Ira D. Kinne, a patrolman with the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on January 17, 1905, following an accidental shooting incident that occurred the previous day. Kinne, who served as an instructor at the Police Pistol Range, was inadvertently shot in the stomach by another officer during a training session. Despite immediate medical attention, Kinne succumbed to his injuries the next day. His untimely death was a significant loss to the department, where he had served f ...Read More

Patrolman Ira D. Kinne

For New York Officers Felled in the Line of Duty, Recognition at Last