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Policeman Thomas J. McVay | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Thomas J. McVay

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, July 28, 1918

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 23

Tour: 1 year

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/28/1918

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman McVay was shot and killed on during a racial disturbance in South Philadelphia. Policeman McVay was shot on Titan Street near 27th when he tried to get into a house from which shots had been fired. Policeman McVay had been on the force less than a year He was survived by his fiance.

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Thomas J. McVay was engaged to my paternal grandmother who kept his engagement ring until the day she died. May God bless Officer McVay, hold him close to his heart, grant him the eternal peace and serenity he so richly deserves. Officer McVay will never be forgotten by my family...

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May 4, 2011

 

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