Patrolman Edward M. Conway
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 27, 1939

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, June 27, 1939
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1940

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 10 years.