Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, May 20, 1944
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: 2140
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: May 20, 1944
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Arrested
Officer Chavis was struck by a stolen hit-run truck at 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue. He was wedged under a trolley car and fellow officers pulled him out. He later died in the Philadelphia General Hospital.
Officer Chavis was only days from retirement when he was struck. He was a 23-year veteran of the force. A suspect was arrested.