Sergeant James J. Purcell, Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

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Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Sergeant

James J. Purcell

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch: Monday, October 24, 1955

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 51

Tour: 15 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/24/1955

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Sergeant Purcell was shot and killed with his own service revolver during a struggle at a domestic dispute. The suspect was shot and killed by other responding officers.

Sergeant Purcell had served with the agency for 15 years.

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You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

This writer is pleased that justice was so quickly served on your behalf

VanDenBerghe
NH
October 19, 2007

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