Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Thursday, August 30, 1917
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 30, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: At large
Detective Frank McCartney was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest three men on burglary charges near 9th and Shunk streets in South Philadelphia.
Two men were arrested and charged with murder. The gunman escaped and was never caught.
Detective McCartney was a seven-year veteran of the force.