Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 28, 1931
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 10 years, 5 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: January 28, 1931
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Joseph Beran was struck by an automobile while walking his beat at 47th and Butler Streets. Patrolman Beran died of his injuries at Saint Margaret’s Hospital.
Patrolman Beran had served with the agency for 11 years.