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- Aug. 03, 1923 - 		(11505)

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Niagara Falls Police Dept. Patch
Resided: NY, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 03, 1923
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 59 yrs. of age
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Dept: Niagara Falls Police Dept. - NY
1925 Main Street  
Niagara Falls, NY   14305   USA
(716)286-4547
County: Niagara
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Detective Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
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Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NY   USA   Fri. Aug. 03, 1923
Summary: Detective Sergeant Downs was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a confidence man at Quay Street and Jefferson Avenue. The shooting occurred after a lengthy foot chase which began on the State Reservation. The suspect shot Detective Sergeant Downs with his own weapon after a struggle. Detective Sergeant Downs was survived by his wife.

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