Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 22, 1987
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 2746
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 22, 1987
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 3 years
Police Officer William McCarthy was struck and killed by a drunk driver outside of Spectrum Stadium while on mounted patrol following a concert. Officer McCarthy's horse, Skipper, was also killed in the incident.
The driver was sentenced to three years in prison.
Officer McCarthy had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.