Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, February 17, 1909
Robert Simons
Policeman Robert Simons was struck and killed by a Reading Railroad freight train while searching the freight yards near South 52nd Street in the Gray's Ferry area of Philadelphia.
He and another officer were searching for a man wanted in Wilmington, Delaware, for a stabbing. Detectives in Wilmington believed the man was heading to Philadelphia on a freight train and alerted police to search for him. Policeman Simons and a second officer were both struck by the train. The other officer suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Policeman Simons had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 3208
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Policeman Simons. Thanks for your service to the city of brotherly love.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 17, 2018
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