Policeman Joseph Edward Bell, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Joseph Edward Bell

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, December 23, 1926

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/11/1926

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed

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Policeman Joseph Bell succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 12 days earlier in the line of duty.

The suspect was convicted of his murder and was later executed.

Policeman Bell was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and several siblings.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 23, 2011

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