Policeman Robert A. McGarvey
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Thursday, February 24, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, February 24, 1927
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman McGarvey was shot to death in an argument with another police officer in a bar at 19th and Bainbridge streets. Policeman McGarvey and another officer went to the bar after their midnight-to-8-a.m. shift. He was a five-year veteran of the force.