A chilling incident shook the streets of New York on March 20, 1908, when a suspected bomb threat nearly turned deadly. According to eyewitnesses, Patrick Hanmin, a member of Captain O’Reilly’s squad, had a suspicious item in his pocket. While walking, the item suddenly exploded in a blast, sending Hanmin flying. Miraculously, he managed to stumble to the New York Hospital for treatment, where doctors patched up his badly injured right foot and left leg.
The blast also startled Polloenwu Patrick’s horse, causing it to bolt wildly. Fortunately, no one else was seriously hurt in the chaos. The authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, but one thing is clear: Patrick Hanmin narrowly escaped disaster. As the city breathes a collective sigh of relief, questions remain about the mysterious object in Hanmin’s pocket. What was it? And how did it end up in his possession? Only further investigation will reveal the truth.
Meanwhile, another officer, Mounted Patrolman Joseph O’Drien, was riding his horse towards the park fountain when the explosion occurred. His horse, frightened by the commotion, galloped out of control. O’Drien’s quick thinking and agility helped him avoid a nasty fall, but the incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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