Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 13 years
Badge # 40
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 9/23/1916
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Apprehended
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Detective Purcell was shot and killed while attempting to arrest question a suspect for carrying a concealed weapon. Detective Purcell was shot three times by suspect, who was later arrested after a massive manhunt.
Detective Purcell had been with the agency for 13 years.
