Police Officer Alvin Clayton Palmer

Police Officer Alvin Clayton Palmer | Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, Pennsylvania
Police Officer Alvin Clayton Palmer

Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, April 12, 1995

Alvin Clayton Palmer

Police Officer Alvin Palmer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while chasing a robbery suspect. He sustained one gunshot wound to the face during the incident.

The subject who shot him was sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Palmer was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department for 20 months. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 1 year, 8 months
  • Badge 727
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Tuesday, April 11, 1995
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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Alvin,

I remember when you and Peter would come and pick me up from the Projects to take me to the Police Academy, when my car failed. I thank you for being there for me during the time of my struggles.You were always so kind and humble and professional. I will never forget you Big Al!

Rest well with Jesus .
Love your Sister in Blue

Det. Perdetha Watson
University of Penn Police Department

November 29, 2018

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