Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, January 27, 1919
Add to My HeroesJohn James Knox
Policeman John Knox and Policeman George R. Dingwall were shot and killed in a shootout with a maniac who had shot up the Philadelphia Rapid Transit power shops at 13th and Mt. Vernon streets, then emptied two pistols at his pursuers before being clubbed unconscious by a motorcycle policeman. The suspect also shot and killed another man, wounded five more, two seriously, who pursued him.
Policeman Knox was an eight-year veteran.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 11
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
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