Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, September 9, 1893
Add to My HeroesJames Proctor
Police Officer James Proctor suffered a fatal heart attack at the intersection of 15th Street and Christian Street.
He was pursuing a group of men who were congregated on the corner and causing a disturbance. Shortly after he started the foot pursuit he became ill and was complaining of chest pains. He walked into a nearby doctors office when he suffered a fatal heart attack.
Officer Proctor was assigned tot he First Police District and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 48
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsOfficer Proctor,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy.
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