Special Officer Patrick Hagney, Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Police, Railroad Police

Special Officer Patrick Hagney

Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Police, Railroad Police

End of Watch Monday, February 3, 1890

Patrick Hagney

Special Officer Patrick Hagney was shot and killed in retaliation for his work against illicit whiskey sales in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

He was investigating unusual sounds coming from the pump house when he was shot through a window as he approached it. A note found by authorities at the scene of the shooting referenced his murder and threatened two Phoenixville police officers were actively investigating alcohol violations and illegal liquor sales in the area.

Officer Hagney was transported to a hospital in Philadelphia where he later died. Two men were arrested in connection with his murder but both were acquitted.

Officer Hagney was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 45
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Pennsylvania
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

alcohol violation, ambush, retaliation

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Hagney,
On today, the 128th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 3, 2018