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Policeman James Young | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

James Young

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 14, 1868

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 38

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/13/1868

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman James Young was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest during a disturbance at a polling place at Eighth Street and Lombard Street.

Several men were fighting over the election and Policeman Young was shot several times as he attempted to arrest one of the men. He succumbed to his wounds the following day.

Policeman Young was survived by his expectant wife and six children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 141rst 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your sacrifice was made so many years ago. Evil was, is, and will be a part of life just as goodness such as yours will also be present. Historically, I preferred a time where an execution didn't take place decades after the sentence was rendered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

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October 14, 2009

 

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