Patrolman Max Lefkowitz
McKeesport Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 14, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 18

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 14, 1924
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Lefkowitz was shot and killed with his own service weapon while attempting to arrest a man. During the arrest the suspect suddenly pulled out a knife and stabbed him. Although wounded, Patrolman Lefkowitz continued to struggle with the man. The suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman Lefkowitz's service weapon and shot him in the chest twice.

The suspect fled the scene but was eventually apprehended.

Patrolman Lefkowitz had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.