Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, June 5, 1906
Add to My HeroesJohn Dwyer
Detective Dwyer fell down a flight of steps while searching for a suspect in a building. He was taken to Saint Joseph's Hospital where they operated on his head injuries. Detective Dwyer later died from his injuries.
Detective Dwyer had been with the agency for 20 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Monday, May 14, 1906
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View all 5 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
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