Patrick Mortimer

Died

14 October 1849

Age

Rank

Sub Constable

Force

Constabulary of Ireland

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Shot and killed when he and other officers were fired on after stopping a group of armed men from removing crops and livestock.

Shot and killed when he and other officers were fired on after stopping a group of armed men from removing crops and livestock.

After stopping a group of men removing crops and livestock he and other police officers were fired upon. He died at the scene.

His colleague, Sub-Constable James Gleeson, died from his wounds eight days later.