Policeman George A. Jackson, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman George A. Jackson

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, June 23, 1887

George A. Jackson

Policeman George Jackson was killed when he was struck in the head by a cobble stone thrown by two men at the intersection of York Street and Beach Street.

Both men were tried and acquitted of his murder. Policeman Jackson was a U.S Army veteran of the Civil war.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 15 years
Badge 450
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Not available
Weapon Blunt object; Rock
Offender Acquitted

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Officer Jackson,
On today, the 129th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 23, 2016