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Patrolman Samuel R. McGreevy | Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

Samuel R. McGreevy

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, October 9, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 17 years, 8 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: October 5, 1924
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Samuel McGreevy succumbed to injuries when he fell from the running board of a car at the intersection of Carson Street and Main Street.

He had commandeered the car in an attempt to stop a speeding motorist on Main Street. Patrolman McGreevy lost his balance when the car came to a stop and fell to the ground. He contracted double pneumonia as a result of his injuries and died four days later.

Patrolman McGreevy had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for over 17 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.