Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, June 30, 1909
Add to My HeroesHarry Hinkson Boon
Detective Harry Boon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest four men who were trespassing on railroad property in Perryville, Maryland.
He was shot by two of the suspects as he attempted the arrest. Other railroad employees put Detective Boone on a train for a hospital in Baltimore but he died just as the train arrived at Union Station. Four suspects were arrested later in the day.
Detective Boon had served with the Pennysylvania Railroad Police Department for two years and had previously served with the Chester, Pennsylvania, Police Department. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Maryland
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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