Private Mark A. Prynn Pennsylvania State Police End of watch: Tuesday, February 9,1909 Age: 29 Badge Number: NA Years on The Job: 3 Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)   Born: November 19,1879 - Died: February 9,1909 On January 26, 1909, Sergeant Prynn, and Private Reginald Gibson were taking into custody Charles Razinski at Gilbertson. Razinski was wanted for a stabbing at Mahanoy City. Sergeant Prynn dismounted and placed cuffs on Razinski, while Private Gibson covered them. When Private Gibson's horse bolted, his gun accidentally discharged, wounding Sergeant Prynn in the shoulder. He was treated by a local doctor and taken to Ashland Hospital. He was expected to recover. Due to a serious infection, he underwent emergency surgery and died February 9, 1909. At 29, Sergeant Prynn had completed three years and two months of Constabulary service. His body was shipped from Ashland by railroad to Elk Lick for burial at the Salisbury Cemetery. The sum of $100 was approved for burial expenses. Sergeant Prynn was survived by his mother, Mrs. Luke Prynn, of Tywardreath, England, who depended upon her son for support.   Agency Information   Submit a Condolences Subscribe to Officer Down E-Mail Alerts Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth Darrell Thompson Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI, Community College Campus Patrol #14 darrell@policespecial.com www.sc4.edu Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.