Bio & Incident Details
Age: 39
Tour: 9 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/27/1939
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Executed in 1940
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Patrolman Edward Conway was killed by five gunshots when he and his partner responded to a hold-up in progress call at 119 Dahlem Street. Patrolman Conway was transported to Pittsburgh Hospital where he died.
The gunman was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair January 29, 1940.
Patrolman Conway had served with the agency for nine years. He was survived by two sisters and one brother.
