Original 1947 Associated Press Wirephoto photograph measuring approximately 7" x 9¼". The image shows police inspecting the body of an alleged armed robbery suspect who was shot and killed by a patrolman aboard a crowded New York City bus at 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas. According to the original attached AP caption, the suspect was fleeing the scene of a $10,000 holdup when the shooting occurred. A police officer was wounded in the exchange of gunfire, and the photograph shows officers examining the scene and the firearm reportedly recovered from the suspect. Mounted to its original black newspaper backing with original AP caption attached below the image. Moderate age-related wear, handling marks, and mounting wear present. A dramatic New York crime scene wirephoto from 1947. Please see photos.
