Bio & Incident Details
Age: 68
Tour: 3 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Struck by vehicle
Incident Date: 5/14/1919
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Collopy was fatally struck by a vehicle on Walnut Street as he and another officer attempted to stop it for driving without headlights. The driver of the vehicle swerved and struck Officer Collopy when he was ordered to stop.
The driver was arrested by a lieutenant and charged with manslaughter.
Officer Collopy had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and ten children.
