Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, September 25, 1903
Add to My HeroesJohn J. Donovan
Policeman John Donovan was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect.
The suspect attempted to flee but was shot and wounded by other officers and was taken into custody.
The man was sentenced to death and executed on September 29th, 1904.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 2002
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1904
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