Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, December 23, 1926
Add to My HeroesJoseph Edward Bell
Policeman Joseph Bell succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 12 days earlier while questioning a suspicious subject at 21st Street and Lombard Street. Policeman Bell had witnessed the man ringing doorbells in the neighborhood. While questioning the subject he shot Policeman Bell in the abdomen.
The suspect was convicted of his murder and was later executed.
Policeman Bell had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and several siblings.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 234
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 11, 1926
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsThis was my grandmothers brother , her name was Catherine Bell, she married Luke Taylor and lived on Bainbridge Street . Luke and Catherine had 2 sons , Luke Jr and Robert.
Robert Taylor Jr.
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