Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, January 30, 1947
Add to My HeroesCecil Ingling
Officer Ingling, off duty, was shot and killed when he attempted to take action during a robbery of a supermarket at 1927 Fairmount Avenue.
Officer Ingling and his family were outside the market when they heard shots coming from inside. His wife and two children watched helplessly, as one of two robbers shot him five times when Officer Ingling grabbed the robber as he ran from the market. As the two suspects fled in their stolen get-away car other officers pursued. As the car zoomed around a sharp curve one of the suspects fell out and was captured.
A year later the other suspect was captured in Chicago, and the driver of their get-away car was captured. All three suspects were convicted of first degree murder. Two were sentenced to life, the other death. In 1955, the third suspect's death sentence was commuted to life.
Officer Ingling served with the Philadelphia Police Department for less than a year and previously served as a Corrections Officer for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two kids.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Ingling. Terrible to have occured in front of your beloved family.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 5, 2019
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