New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, April 15, 1968
Add to My HeroesJohn Robert Banks
Officer Banks suffered a fatal heart attack during a stressful situation while on duty.
Patrolman Banks was a U.S Army veteran of WWII. He was assigned to the Emergency Services Unit.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge 6086
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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