Patrol Officer Neil Mooney, Duluth Police Department, Minnesota

Patrol Officer Neil Mooney

Duluth Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Thursday, January 8, 1914

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Neil Mooney

Patrol Officer Neil Mooney succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier after arresting two suspects for a minor charge of breaching the peace.

He searched one of the suspects and found a concealed revolver. However, the suspect had a second concealed revolver which Officer Mooney did not find. The suspect waited until he had an opportunity to shoot Officer Mooney and then did so.

The 21-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.

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Age 32
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, January 5, 1914
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Sentenced to life

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Officer Mooney,
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 Duluth. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 8, 2024