West Wyoming Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, July 29, 1918
Add to My HeroesRalph Emerson Dailey
Chief of Police Ralph Dailey and Chief of Police Edward Brennan, of the Wyoming Borough Police Department, were shot and killed by a man who was creating a disturbance in West Wyoming Borough. Chief Dailey was attempting to disperse a crowd of people when the suspect opened fire, killing him.
The suspect fled to Wyoming Borough where he was confronted by Chief Brennan. As Chief Brennan chased the suspect, the suspect turned and shot him. The man was apprehended but acquitted of both murders because the evidence presented in the trial was mostly circumstantial.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge CHIEF
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsYour assailant May have escaped earthly justice but he surely gave a higher authority and justice at a later time in a different place. Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
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