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Patrol Officer Melvin W. Kepford | Harrisburg Police Bureau, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Police Bureau, Pennsylvania

Patrol Officer

Melvin W. Kepford

Harrisburg Police Bureau, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 30, 1918

Biographical Info

Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 30, 1918
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Kepford was struck and killed by an automobile at the intersection of 4th and Chestnut Streets at 1745 hours. He was walking into the intersection to direct traffic when he was struck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries one our later.

Officer Kepford served with the Harrisburg Police Bureau for ten years and was survived by his parents and sister.