Police Officer Daniel Mahoney, Frisco Police Department, Utah

Police Officer Daniel Mahoney

Frisco Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Sunday, August 5, 1883

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Daniel Mahoney

Police Officer Daniel Mahoney was shot and killed while attempting to arrest three intoxicated men who had been firing their pistols into the air.

He had advised the subjects earlier in the evening to stop causing a disturbance. He encountered them again at approximately 3:30 am and ordered them off the street. One of the men drew his pistol and shot Officer Mahoney.

Before dying 11 hours after being shot, Officer Mahoney identified the man who shot him.

The man was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison. He was pardoned by Governor Eli Murray in 1886.

Officer Mahoney had served with the Frisco Police Department for three years. He was survived by his two brothers and two sisters.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Pardoned

arrest attempt, disturbance, shots fired, weapons violation

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My family and I have spent many hours exploring Frisco, Utah ghost town and studying its history. We were proud to sponsor his bronze plaque on the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial.
All Give Some. Some Give All.
Thank you for your service Officer Mahoney!

Mark L. Shurtleff
Former Utah Attorney General 2001-13

November 11, 2023