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John J. Knox

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Monday, January 27, 1919

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 38

Tour: 8 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/27/1919

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman Knox and Policeman George R. Dingwall were shot and killed in a shootout with a man who had shot up the Philadelphia Rapid Transit power shops at 13th and Mt. Vernon streets, then emptied two pistols at his pursuers before being clubbed unconscious. Policeman Knox was an eight-year veteran.

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Policeman George Dingwall Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania End of Watch: Monday, January 27, 1919 Cause: Gunfire

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