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Sergeant James J. Purcell | Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Sergeant

James J. Purcell

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch: Monday, October 24, 1955

Biographical Info

Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: 252

Incident Details

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.