JOHN O'MAYER
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Officer Rank: Night Watchman
Memorial Panel: 61-W: 30
Department: Baltimore City, Maryland, P.D.
End of Watch: November 13, 1856
Cause: SHOT
Age: 23
Years of Service: Unk
Description: On November 4, 1856, Night Watchman O'Mayer accidentally shot himself while attempting to keep the peace during an presidential election day riot. Officer O'Mayer's arm was amputated and he died of lockjaw nine days later.
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