Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, February 9, 1972
Douglas J. Alexander
Detective Alexander was shot and killed by one of two men while attempting to stop a robbery of a bar while off duty. In an exchange of gunfire he was hit in the face with a shotgun blast. He shot one of the suspects in the hip. Both suspects were captured the next day.
Detective Alexander was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 and a half years.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 20 years, 5 months
- Badge 892
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 16 gauge
- Offender Apprehended
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