Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, February 9, 1898
Add to My HeroesJohn Alexander Berry
Lieutenant John Berry was killed in a warehouse fire at the corner of 13th Street and Mulberry Alley.
He was assisting at the scene of the fire when 600 barrels of whiskey exploded causing a wall to collapse, killing him. Eighteen other people were killed in the fire.
Lieutenant Berry had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for nearly 12 years. He was survived by his wife and other relatives.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 11 years, 10 months
- Badge LIEUTENANT
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsLt. Berry,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pittsburgh.
R.I.P.
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