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Private John Garscia | Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

Private

John Garscia

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, February 21, 1909

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: February 13, 1909
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Private Garscia was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while executing a warrant in Inkerman, Pennsylvania.
Private Garscia was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for more than three years. He was survived by his wife and son.