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Detective Joseph P. McGinn | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Detective

Joseph P. McGinn

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, October 3, 1920

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: 23 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/3/1920

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Detective McGinn was shot to death during a raid on a gambling den on Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia that was being held up by 10 masked gunmen at the same time. Detective McGinn, who was on vacation, had volunteered for the assignment. He was a 23-year veteran of the force.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyl lis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 4, 2010

 

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