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Incident Details

Cause of Death:
Gunfire
Date/Time of Incident:
Thursday, August 4, 1955
11:40 am
Incident to Death Duration:
Same day
Incident Location:
655 Indiana Street, Gary
Incident County:
Lake
Incident Township:
Calumet
Weapon Used:
Pistol
Suspect Disposition:
Killed by police

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Patrolman
John Edward Moore
Gary Police Department
Thursday, August 4, 1955

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   Patrolman John Moore was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.

   He and his partner were called to the residence of a 15-year-old girl who was being attacked by her intoxicated uncle.

   Upon their arrival, they went to the back door of the home where they were met by the man in the basement stairwell who opened fire with a Luger and a gunbattle ensued.

   The 32-year-old suspect was shot and killed by Patrolman Moore, who was shot three times and died shortly after arriving at Mercy Hospital.

   Patrolman Moore was survived by his wife, 12-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son.

Military Service


United States Army
World War II
Master Sergeant (MSG) ▪ 1943–1951

Military Police Corps
45th Military Police Battalion

Personal Details

Age: 36
Law Enforcement Service:
13 years
Badge #: 268
Burial Place:
Calvary Cemetery, Portage