John Sheridan

Death by Force

Detective Sergeant John J. Sheridan, a dedicated officer of the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on July 16, 1902, at the age of 47. Sheridan, who had served the department for 25 years, was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a gang of burglars in the Long Island City area of Queens, New York. On that fateful day, Sheridan and his partner were working in plain clothes to apprehend the suspects. They spotted two suspicious men and decided to split up to ...Read More

John J. Sheridan (1855-1902) - Find a Grave Memorial

Detective Sergeant John J. Sheridan

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