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Policeman John F. Smith | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

John F. Smith

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, October 28, 1916

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Incident Date: 10/28/1916

Weapon: Blunt object; Baton

Suspect: Arrested

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Officer Smith was killed when he was struck over the head with his own billy club during a brawl he was trying to break up in a saloon at 2nd and Poplar streets. Before he became unconscious, he shot his assailant in the back. The man was arrested nearby.

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Rest in peace as we will always remember you.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
October 28, 2007

 

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