Police Officer Wallace Blakleigh "Chappie" Chapman

Police Officer Wallace Blakleigh
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Police Officer Wallace Blakleigh "Chappie" Chapman

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1948

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Wallace Blakleigh "Chappie" Chapman

Officer Chapman was shot to death while arresting a man who two women said had been insulting him. While at a call box at 8th and Poplar streets, the suspect knocked Officer Chapman down, took his service revolver, and shot him repeatedly.

The 21-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Chapman was a U.S Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge 3934
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Convicted of murder

arrest attempt

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Offcer Chapman,
On today, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 13, 2024

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