Corporal George D. Naughton
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, January 30, 1939

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 30, 1939
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Corporal George Naughton was shot and killed while attempted to talk a barricaded man into surrendering. The man was wanted for threatening other officers and had threatened to shoot anyone who came near to him. Corporal Naughton climbed to the second floor and called for the suspect to come out and talk. The man instead opened the door and shot Corporal Naughton.

The suspect later surrendered after tear gas was fired into the home. He was sentenced to life.

Corporal Naughton had served with the agency for just over 12 years. He was survived by his wife.