Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Tuesday, January 10, 1922
Add to My HeroesEdmund P. Keleher
Officer Edmund Keleher was struck and killed by a vehicle at 7th Street and Virginia Avenues, NW, as he was ending his shift at the Pennsylvania Avenue Depot.
He was getting onto a streetcar at the time of the accident. The driver of the vehicle that struck him took him to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Keleher had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Keleher,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 10, 2022
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