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Policeman David M. Simpson | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

David M. Simpson

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, September 21, 1912

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 9/21/1912

Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife

Suspect: Apprehended

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Policeman Simpson was stabbed by a youth while attempting to stop a group of juveniles who was chasing another group of juveniles. He was able to trip one of the boys, who then stabbed him in the chest. The suspect was arrested by other officers and identified by Policeman Simpson before he succumbed to his wound.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 97th 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

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September 22, 2009

 

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