Patrolman James H. Sheehy
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, May 18, 1902

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 18, 1902
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman James Sheehy was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the station.

Patrolman Sheehy was providing backup to a fellow patrolman on Logan Street near Wylie Avenue. Both patrolmen had apprehended some suspects and were walking them to the station. Patrolman Sheehy was killed when his prisoner pulled a gun and shot him three times.