West Newton Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, September 16, 1924
Add to My HeroesGeorge Rae
Chief George Rae was shot and killed by a man he admonished along with other people at a street party for disturbing the peace.
The suspect was captured a week later in Welch, West Virginia. He was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on January 19, 1925.
He had served with the agency for 2 years and was survived by his wife, Margaret, and his daughter, Robina.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Executed in 1925
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