Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, August 5, 1947
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. "Jack" Lavery
Lieutenant William Lavery was electrocuted when he moved a 4,000-volt live wire on Roslyn Place. He had just safely moved the wire but picked it up again in an attempt to show bystanders it was safe. He was electrocuted the second time he picked it up.
Lieutenant Lavery had served with the agency for 37 years. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and mother.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 37 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
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