Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, January 14, 1973
Add to My HeroesJames F. Duffin
Officer Duffin was struck and killed and another officer was seriously injured as they were investigating a vehicle accident on Limekiln Pike near Ridley Street. The drunk driver was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
The 30-year-old man had been driving without a license since he was 14 and had been convicted of DWI. He was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, DWI, and sentenced to 6 to 12 months in the county jail. Two years later he was convicted of his 3rd DWI and sentenced from one to 2 years.
Officer Duffin had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 3927
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 1 year
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