Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, August 26, 1922
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Toomey
Officer Toomey was accidentally shot by another officer during a raid at 172 East Chelton Avenue. Officer Toomey died as a result of complications two years later.
Policeman Toomey was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for five and a half years.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 years, 4 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 15, 1920
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