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Detective Edward J. Gahan | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Detective

Edward J. Gahan

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, August 15, 1931

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/15/1931

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Detective Gahan was shot to death by a fellow officer who mistook him for a robber at 4th and Fulton streets in South Philadelphia. Detective Gahan had shot and wounded a suspect and was bending over him when the other officer shot him.

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Det. Gahan,
On today, the 77th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.

R.I.P.
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August 15, 2008

 

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