Patrolman John J. Clancy, Brooklyn Police Department, New York

Patrolman John J. Clancy

Brooklyn Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, September 1, 1890

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John J. Clancy

Patrolman John Clancy died of injuries he sustained when he was assaulted by a man he had previously arrested.

Patrolman Clancy was on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Carroll Street, speaking with the local butcher, when a male walked up behind Patrolman Clancy and struck him in the head with a baseball bat. Patrolman Clancy was taken to Seney Hospital where he died one month later from his wounds, which included a fractured skull.

On January 23, 1891, the suspect, 23, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in Sing Sing Prison.

Patrolman Clancy had served with the Brooklyn Police Department for 3 1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 3 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, August 2, 1890
Weapon Blunt object; Bat
Offender Sentenced to life

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Patrolman Clancy, please excuse my previous reflection left for you where I mistakenly thought you were a New York City police officer. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Brooklyn. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 1, 2025