Patrolman William Scanlon, Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman William Scanlon

Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1898

William Scanlon

Patrolman William Scanlon died after being kicked in the groin while placing a prisoner in the paddy wagon. He went home where he died five days later of internal bleeding.

Patrolman Scanlon had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Sunday, July 3, 1898
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Scanlon,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pittsburgh. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 8, 2018