Scranton Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, July 30, 1910
Add to My HeroesGeorge D. Kent
Officer Kent was shot and killed after he and other officers responded to a call from the homeowner reporting that a group of people were attempting to blow-up his house. When the officers arrived, the homeowner opened fire on them with a rifle, killing Officer Kent. The other officers returned fire killing the suspect.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Kent,
On today, the 103rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Scranton.
Anonymous
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July 30, 2013
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