Pottsville Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, April 16, 1928
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 16, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Completed his sentence
Patrolman Skidmore was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a juvenile boy suspected of stealing chickens. Patrolman Skidmore had followed the boy to his home. When he entered the home the boy's mother confronted him and told him the boy wasn't home.
When Patrolman Skidmore turned to leave the boy appeared and shot him in the back, killing him.
The boy was convicted of Patrolman Skidmore's murder. He was sent to prison, served his time, and was released.
Patrolman Skidmore had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and child.