Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, September 26, 1928
Add to My HeroesAugustus S. McCann
Officer Augustus McCann was fatally injured when his police vehicle overturned and crashed at the intersection of SW 27th Avenue and SW 13th Street while in pursuit of a speeding truck.
In an effort to avoid striking a pedestrian, Officer McCann swerved causing the vehicle to spin around and overturn three times. He suffered a fractured skull and died the next day.
Officer McCann had served with the Miami Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Tuesday, September 25, 1928
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsAugustus was my 2nd great grandfather James Joshua McCanns brother. Learning of his story while doing ancestry research made me feel honored to be related to him and also honored at the sacrifice he made to keep his town safe.
Andrew McCann
2nd Great Nephew of Augustus S. McCann
May 17, 2025
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