Patrolman Michael Kelly hit on the ankle by a brick · Digital Harlem: Everyday Life 1915-1930

Title of event: Patrolman Michael Kelly hit on the ankle by a brick
Type of event: Riot (March) - Police officer assaulted
Persons involved: Patrolman Michael Kelly hit on the ankle by a brick Alleged victim Kelly, Michael (1905)
Race of subject of action: White
Address of event: Patrolman Michael Kelly hit on the ankle by a brick Happened Primarily at 243-251, W 124th St
Report on event: Patrolman Michael Kelly hit on the ankle by a brick Main report referencing event Police Shoot Into Rioters; Kill Negro in Harlem Mob
Start date / time: March 19, 1935
Start (general time of day): Day (Evening)
Description: A crowd gathered at back of Kress store hurled rocks at police when they arrived on scene. Kelly, from the W123rd St station, was one of several officers injured. His ankle was injured so severely that he had to be taken to Harlem Hospital