Patrolman Joseph Jovanovic
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, July 7, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, July 7, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1925

Patrolman Joseph Jovanovic was killed by a gunshot wound to the chest. Patrolman Jovanovic and his partner had apprehended two suspects while walking their beat on Carson Street.

One suspect drew a gun and shot Patrolman Jovanovic and his partner. Patrolman Jovanovic died at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

The suspect who shot Patrolman Jovanovic was sentenced to death and executed on June 29, 1925.