Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, October 30, 1953
Add to My HeroesJoseph J. DiDomenico
Officer Joseph DiDomenico was killed when the patrol car he was driving collided with a fire truck at 19th and Dickinson streets. Another officer and a fireman were injured.
The officers were rushing a stabbing victim to a hospital at the time of the accident.
Officer DiDomenico had served with the agency for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 2803
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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