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John B. Goldhammer
- Feb. 19, 1909 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Feb. 19, 1909 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 34 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 Sergeant |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 133 |
On The Job: |
12 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Fri. Feb. 19, 1909
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Summary: |
Sergeant Goldhammer was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for several robberies. Sergeant Goldhammer, disguised as a civilian, went to the suspect's home a 1270 First Avenue, Manhattan, to attempt to locate the suspect. When he arrived the suspect answered the door. When Sergeant Goldhammer attempted to arrest him the suspect fled into his apartment and picked up a .32-caliber revolver from his room. While struggling with Sergeant Goldhammer the suspect fired one shot, killing him.
The suspect was arrested without incident by the first officer who responded to the report of the shooting.
Sergeant Goldhammer had been with the agency for 12 years and was in charge of the Rackets Squad. He was survived by his wife and four children.
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