Police Officer John J. McDonough, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Police Officer John J. McDonough

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Monday, September 29, 1913

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John J. McDonough

Police Officer John McDonough died from injuries sustained two days earlier when he was kicked in the stomach while arresting a drunk and disorderly man at Seventh Avenue and Grant Street.

Officer McDonough collapsed after taking the man to the Central Station. He was taken to Homeopathic Hospital and then transferred to South Side Hospital to undergo an operation. He died as a result of his injuries on September 29th, 1913.

Officer McDonough had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for almost 14 years and was assigned to the Central Police Station, present day Zone 2 Police Station Hill District. He was survived by his wife of three weeks.

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Age 40
Tour 13 years, 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, September 27, 1913
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

arrest attempt, disorderly

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Officer McDonough,
On today, the 110th 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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September 29, 2023