February 18, 1921, Brooklyn, New York – In a shocking turn of events, a high-profile investigation is underway after a tragic shooting left one officer dead and another injured in the Flatbush neighborhood. At the center of the probe are Patrolman Sergeant James Bridgetts, 44, and John Davis, 40, a married father of two from 24 Crooke Avenue, Brooklyn, who were involved in a struggle for possession of a rifle before the fatal shot was fired.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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