Bio & Incident Details
Age: 55
Tour: 20 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/2/1918
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Never apprehended
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Patrolman Thomas Farrell was shot and killed by three suspects he was attempting to arrest at the corner of McClure Avenue and Woods Run Avenue. At least two of the suspects opened fire on Patrolman Farrell, striking him with two different caliber bullets.
Patrolman Farrell had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for 20 years and was assigned to the 13th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and four children.
