Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, March 9, 1919
Add to My HeroesCharles Danowitz
Officer Charles Danowitz was accidentally shot and killed by two fellow officers who had mistaken him for a burglar in a dark waiting room of the Tioga Station of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway at 20th and Tioga Streets.
Policeman Danowitz had served with the agency for 9 months. He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 9 months
- Badge 3939
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Danowitz,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
BPA Mike Casey
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