Patrolman Albert William Devlin

Patrolman Albert William Devlin | McCandless Police Department, Pennsylvania
McCandless Police Department, Pennsylvania
Patrolman Albert William Devlin

McCandless Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Monday, January 8, 1973

Albert William Devlin

Patrolman Albert Devlin was killed during a vehicle pursuit. He was pursuing a stolen car which had tried to run him down. The suspect vehicle ran him off the road into a utility pole.

The 19 year-old driver was apprehended and charged with Patrolman Devlin's murder. On June 27, 1973, he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to one to 3 years in prison.

Patrolman Devlin had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 12

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Sentenced to 3 years

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