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Policeman Frank A. Sankey | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Frank A. Sankey

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Friday, September 18, 1914

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/18/1914

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Apprehended

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Policeman Sankey was shot and killed near the corner of 56th Street and Vine Street while attempting to arrest a man for causing a disturbance. The suspect resisted arrest, drew a revolver, and shot Policeman Sankey in the stomach. The suspect fled to his rooftop where he was apprehended.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 96th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.


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Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 18, 2010

 

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