Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, June 4, 1990
Add to My HeroesWinfred Sylvester Hunter
Police Officer Winfred Hunter was shot and killed after he and another officer tried to intervene in a fight.
Both officers were off-duty at a club when they tried to break up an altercation between two men who had caused trouble in the club earlier. His assailant was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Hunter is survived by his son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 9536
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to Life
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