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Policeman Harry Feinberg | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Harry Feinberg

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Friday, March 30, 1928

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 30, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: At large

Policeman Harry Feinberg was shot and killed as he attempted to stop four occupants in an automobile. He was shot in the chest before he could draw is gun. A 17-year-old passerby grabbed Policeman Feinberg's revolver and emptied it at the back of the car as it sped off. It was believed that he hit one of the suspects who was heard screaming with pain.