Bethlehem Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, August 29, 1969
Add to My HeroesPhillip J. Fahy
Patrolman Phillip Fahy was shot and killed by a subject who had argued with the officer over a parking ticket.
The man fled and was pursued by Patrolman Fahy and his partner. The man stopped his vehicle on the Williams Street Extension and opened fire with a shotgun, striking Patrolman Fahy in the chest. The other officer returned fire and wounded the man, who was taken into custody.
The man was later convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The subject died while still imprisoned on July 1st, 2004.
Patrolman Fahy was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 2 years, 8 months
- Badge 6
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Died in prison
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