Patrolman John Thomas King, Jr., Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Patrolman John Thomas King, Jr.

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Monday, December 28, 1936

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John Thomas King, Jr.

Patrolman John King was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his beat on Hoffman Street.

As he was crossing Hoffman Street and Caroline Street, a vehicle hit him and then struck another car. The driver and his passengers carried Patrolman King into St. Joseph's Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.

The driver was charged with manslaughter. He was acquitted despite the driver admitting that he was at a tavern and drank beer before the crash.

Patrolman King was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 13 years
Badge 1124
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Sunday, December 27, 1936

foot patrol, Impaired Driver

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P.S. I don't know if anyone can add this to my grandfather's information but, his badge number is 1124. If you would like his picture please let me know and I will try to get it to you. I am very proud of him and will continue to keep his memory alive as best I can. Thank you for this opportunity.

Valerie Foronda
Granddaughter

March 17, 2025