End of Watch – November 25, 1913
Officer William J Lydon succumbed to injuries sustained on November 21st, 1913, when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of North First Avenue and North Sixth Street.
Despite being injured, he attempted to continue working throughout the day but ultimately went home on sick leave. His health deteriorated over the weekend and he subsequently died of a brain injury on November 25th, 1913.
Officer Lydon had served with the Minneapolis Police Department for 16 years at the time of his death. He was survived by his wife.