Police Officer John F. Daley, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer John F. Daley

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, November 17, 1904

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John F. Daley

Police Officer Daley was shot and killed by a couple of burglars on Michigan Avenu near Wayne Street. Another person, railroad Detective H. N. Pickell, was also shot and critically wounded by the burglars, as he came to the aid of Officer Daley.

Two brothers were arrested and charged with Officer Daley's murder. One was convicted of murder and sent to prison for life on March 1, 1905. The Michigan Supreme Court awarded him a new trial. He was released on September 6, 1906, when witnesses from the first trial could not be located. The other brother was acquitted.

Officer Daley had served with the Detroit Police Department for seven years. Detective Pickell recovered from his injuries.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Released in 1906

burglary

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Officer Daley,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 17, 2024