Detective Douglas J. Alexander, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Detective

Douglas J. Alexander

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 9, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 53

Tour: 22 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/9/1972

Weapon: Shotgun; 16 gauge

Suspect: Apprehended

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Detective Alexander was shot and killed by one of two men while attempting to stop a robbery of a bar while off duty. In an exchange of gunfire he was hit in the face with a shotgun blast. He shot one of the suspects in the hip. Both suspects were captured the next day.

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Although I had just left a post for you, I had to revisit you because I read your other reflections and learned that you were one of Tuskagee Airmen. These brave young men were recently memorialized in a movie produced by George Lucas called "Red Tails". I had always been impressed by the valor of these airmen, but left that film feeling humbled by their courage and patriotism.
You were a hero throughout your life and our nation owes all of you a great debt.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 9, 2012

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Douglas J. Alexander

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