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Patrolman James F. Farrell | Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

James F. Farrell

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 6, 1927

Biographical Info

Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 24 years, 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 5, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman James Farrell shot and killed after stopping an individual for questioning in the 1600 block of Lowrie Street. Patrolman Farrell was transported to Allegheny General Hospital where he died the following day.

The suspect was arrested the following month.