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Resided:
NJ, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Dec. 11, 1912
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
Erie Railroad Police Dept.
NJ
USA
Dept. Type:
State/Police
Hero's Rank:
Captain
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
Shadyside,
NJ
USA
Wed. Dec. 11, 1912
Summary:
Captain Andrew Craw and Police Officer Thomas Mallory were shot and killed by striking coal handlers in Shadyside, New Jersey.
As the strikers charged the officers, gunfire erupted. Captain Craw was shot repeatedly with a revolver and Officer Mallory was struck by a load of buckshot. Both officers died a few hours later. Nine other Erie officers were wounded in the riot.
Ten men were arrested and charged with their murders. Five of the men were convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to jail terms varying from eight to thirty years. The other five suspects were acquitted.
