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Chief of Police Philip Paul | Renovo Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
Renovo Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief of Police

Philip Paul

Renovo Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, March 13, 1889

Biographical Info

Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 13, 1889
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Commuted to life

Chief Paul was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for boisterous behavior. As the chief was placing the suspect in a jail cell the man produced a revolver and shot Chief Paul. The suspect escaped custody but was apprehended a short time later. He was sentenced to death by hanging but the sentence was later commuted to life in prison.