Officer James H. Mann, San Francisco Police Department, California

Officer James H. Mann

San Francisco Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, February 26, 1934

Add to My Heroes

James H. Mann

Officer James Mann was assaulted and killed as he attempted to break up a drunken brawl outside a beer parlor at 962 Market Street.

As Officer Mann attempted to break up the fight, the two men who had been fighting attacked him, causing him to fall and hit his head on the sidewalk. He died at the hospital of a skull fracture a short time later. Both suspects were later arrested and charged with murder but were tried and acquitted.

Officer Mann was survived by his wife, two children, and his father, a retired sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Sunday, February 25, 1934
Weapon Person
Offender Acquitted

DIP, fight call

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 14 Reflections

Officer Mann,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Francisco. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 26, 2024