Police Officer Thomas Joseph Trench

Police Officer Thomas Joseph Trench

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, May 28, 1985

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Thomas Joseph Trench

Officer Thomas Trench was shot and killed in an ambush attack as he sat in his patrol car at 17th and Spring Garden streets.

The suspect was convicted of Officer Trench's murder, but the conviction was overturned and he was released. He was later sent to prison on unrelated charges.

In 2008, the suspect was convicted a second time for Officer Trench's murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Officer Trench had served with the agency for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge 3669

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to life

ambush

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On this anniversary of your untimely and heroic death I reiterate a reflection that I left several years prior, and say that your law enforcement family will never forget you.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 28, 2024

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