Detective George V. Purcell
Dayton Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, September 23, 1916

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 40

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 23, 1916
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

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.