Police Officer William D. McCarthy
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 22, 1987
Cause: Vehicular assault

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 2746

Officer McCarthy was struck and killed by a drunk driver outside of Spectrum Stadium while on mounted patrol following a concert. Officer McCarthy's horse, Skipper, was also killed in the incident.

The driver was sentenced to three years in prison.

Officer McCarthy had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

 
Photograph: Police Officer William D. McCarthy

Patch image: Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Visit Police Officer McCarthy's memorial at www.ODMP.org