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Police Officer Eugene J. Chavis | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer

Eugene J. Chavis

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, May 20, 1944

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 65

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 5/20/1944

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Arrested

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Officer Chavis was struck by a stolen hit-run truck at 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue. He was wedged under a trolley car and fellow officers pulled him out. He later died in the Philadelphia General Hospital.

Officer Chavis was only days from retirement when he was struck. He was a 22- year veteran of the force. A suspect was arrested.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 68th 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 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.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 20, 2012

 

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