Montgomery Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, December 11, 1976
Add to My HeroesDavid T. Hancock
Patrolman Hancock was shot and killed after arresting a burglary suspect at a mall which was due to open for business the following month. Patrolman Hancock was attempting to raise the prisoner screen in his patrol car when the suspect grabbed his gun and shot him in the head. The suspect was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Patrolman Hancock had been with the agency for 21 years.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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