Police Officer John R. Phelan
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Saturday, September 29, 1956
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 4 months
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Phelan was shot and killed by a wounded suspect after the suspect took possession of his service revolver while he was watching the suspect in the ambulance.

Officer Phelan had been with the agency for four months.