Detective John P. Finnegan - New York City Police Dept. - NY - True Life Hero

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John P. Finnegan
- May. 18, 1962 -

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New York City Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	NY, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	May. 18, 1962
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	New York City Police Dept. - NY 1 Police Plaza New York, NY 10038 USA (646)610-5000
County:	New York
Dept. Type:	Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank:	Detective
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	1613
On The Job:	6 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	NY USA Fri. May. 18, 1962
Summary:	Detective Fallon and Detective John Finnegan were shot and killed during a robbery call. Detective Fallon and Finnigan were on patrol duty when they learned of a robbery at a tobacco shop at 1167 48th Street, Brooklyn. As they entered the shop, they were met by gunfire from the guns of three suspects who were in the middle of robbing the store. Both Detective Fallon and Detective Finnegan were killed instantly. The suspects fled, but were all later apprehended. One suspect was acquitted. The other two suspects were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. Their death sentences were commuted to life in prison by Governor Rockefeller in 1966. One suspect died in prison and the second was the state's longest held prisoner until his death in 2009. Detective Finnegan had served with the New York City Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and two children. Both detectives were assigned to the 70th Detective Squad.
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Related:	Luke J. Fallon