John Mcnerney

Death by Force

John McNerney, a 42-year-old officer with the Norfolk Police Department, tragically lost his life on September 22, 1904. Officer McNerney was conducting a search of a store located at the northeast corner of Bute Street and Cumberland Street, an area plagued by a series of burglaries. During the search, he encountered a suspect who shot him. Despite attempting to return fire, McNerney's service weapon misfired twice, leaving him defenseless. The suspect managed to escape, and McNerney succumbed ...Read More