Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 4, 1921
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 189
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: October 4, 1921
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman Edward Boynton was killed when his motorcycle collided with an automobile at Farragut Terrace and Walnut Street while he was pursuing another vehicle.
Policeman Boynton was an 18-year veteran of the force and lived in West Philadelphia.