Sergeant James J. Purcell
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Monday, October 24, 1955

Biographical Info
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, October 24, 1955
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

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.