Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, November 28, 1910
Add to My HeroesGeorge Niel Barnett
Police Officer George Barnett was shot and killed at 41st Street and Pine Street while attempting to question a suspicious man he suspected of being involved in a burglary.
Officer Barnett, who was in plainclothes, approached the man and told him to take his hands out of his pockets. As the man complied he suddenly produced a revolver and shot officer Barnett.
Despite being mortally wounded, officer Barnett returned fire and shot and killed the suspect.
officer Barnett had been assigned to the 21st district.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 13 years, 1 month
- Badge 2118
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Shot and killed
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