Detective John J. Carey

John J. Carey

Detective Carey was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a fugitive from Chicago.

Detective Carey and his partner were searching for a fugitive when they spotted him on the corner of 7th Avenue and 29th Street in Manhattan. When the subject entered a saloon, Detective Carey took position outside. The subject exited the saloon with a revolver drawn, and before Detective Carey could respond, the subject shot and killed him.

Detective Carey's partner grabbed the subject, and a struggle ensued. The subject attempted to shoot Detective Carey's partner, but a Patrolman who had responded to the sound of the shots assisted in taking the subject into custody.

Detective Carey was assigned to the Central Office Squad.