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Policeman Thomas J. Fitzgerald | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Thomas J. Fitzgerald

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, November 7, 1931

Biographical Info

Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 5 months
Badge Number: 4884

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: November 7, 1931
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Fitzgerald was struck and killed by a hit-run driver at Roosevelt Avenue and Foulkrod Street.

Policeman Fitzgerald was a U.S Army WWI veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for a year and a half. He was survived by his wife and son.