On May 31, 1963, a bloody trail of desperation led to the downfall of two burglar-turned-murderers in New York City’s East Harlem. Patrolman George Crane, 35, fell victim to a vicious ambush, riddled with five bullets from his own gun after he cornered a burglar on a rooftop and was jumped from behind by his accomplice. The harrowing incident marked the end of a manhunt that involved over 600 detectives and uniformed officers.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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