Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch: Monday, October 24, 1955
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: 252
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 24, 1955
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sergeant James Purcell was shot and killed with his own service revolver during a struggle at a domestic dispute at 134 West Lanvale Street.
The suspect was shot and killed by other responding officers.
Sergeant Purcell had served with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.