Patrolman John Bannon, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman John Bannon

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, May 27, 1966

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John Bannon

Patrolman John Bannon was accidentally shot and killed during an off duty incident when he was mistaken as an offender.

Patrolman Bannon was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 11 years and was assigned to the 110th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 11 years
Badge 1221
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

mistaken identity, off duty

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Patrolman Bannon, today marks the 59th anniversary of your sad death. You have not been forgotten, and you never will be.

God Bless you and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department (Retired)

May 27, 2025