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John Dolan

Case from Louisville, KY dated Aug 01, 1904

Victim Details

John Dolan

Male

White / Caucasian

Louisville

KY

1904-08-01

33

John

Dolan

06/20/2026

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In the summer of 1904, Patrolman John Dolan of the Louisville Division of Police, a 33-year-old man, responded to a disturbance at a bar located at the intersection of Mellwood Avenue and Story Avenue. While attempting to break up a fight between two brothers who owned the establishment, one of the men produced a pistol and shot Patrolman Dolan. The other officer who was present at the scene immediately responded and fatally shot the assailant.

Patrolman Dolan was struck by the gunfire an ...
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  • John Dolan (1871-1904) - Memorials - Find a Grave
  • John Dolan | Louisville Metro PD
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