Night Watchman John O'Mayer, Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Night Watchman John O'Mayer

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Thursday, November 13, 1856

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John O'Mayer

Night Watchman John O'Mayer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 11 days earlier when he accidentally shot himself in the arm while attempting to quell a riot on election day.

The wound became so infected that a portion of his arm had to be amputated. Despite the amputation, Watchman O'Mayer developed lockjaw and passed away several days later.

Watchman O'Mayer was survived by his wife and child.

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Age 23
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Tuesday, November 4, 1856

Riot

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It has been 164 years since your tragic death. Medical technology has advanced so much in the past 100+ years I am sure you would have survived.
Your service and sacrifice are remembered today and every day.
Rest in peace Officer O'Mayer

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 13, 2024