Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, June 27, 1972
Add to My HeroesLeo Paul Van Winkle
Officer Van Winkle drowned when his police boat capsized during a rescue mission. He was attempting to evacuate residents threatened by the rising waters of the Schuylkill River from Hurricane Agnes.
Officer Van Winkle had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 4697
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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