Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, December 7, 1932
Add to My HeroesMichael George Croskey
Detective Croskey was stabbed to death during a struggle with a man armed with an ice pick near Powellton Avenue and Sloan Street. After a massive citywide manhunt, the killer was captured, tried, and sentenced to 6 to 12 years.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 1036
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Ice pick
- Offender Sentenced to 6 to 12 years
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View all 12 ReflectionsOn this actual 88th anniversary of your heroic and untimely death I'd like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice are always remembered.
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