Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, September 18, 1914
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 8 months
Badge Number: 2945
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 18, 1914
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Died in prison
Policeman Frank Sankey was shot and killed near the corner of 56th Street and Vine Street by a man he ordered to leave the area who was causing a disturbance. The suspect drew a revolver, and shot Policeman Sankey in the stomach. The suspect fled to his rooftop where he was apprehended.
On January 6, 1915, the suspect, 38, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He died in prison on May 5, 1919.