Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, April 12, 1929
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 12, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman Michael Donnelly was shot and killed as he was chasing a robbery suspect near 4th Street and Carpenter Way, South Philadelphia.
Police wounded a 19-year-old suspect, and a 15-year-old accomplice was arrested later. Both were charged with murder.
Policeman Donnelly was survived by his wife of 11 months.