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

Police Officer Alvin Clayton Palmer

Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, April 12, 1995

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Alvin Clayton Palmer

Police Officer Alvin Palmer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while chasing a robbery suspect in the area of Fifth Street and Westmoreland Street.

The owner of a restaurant that had just been robbed chased the suspects and then flagged down Officer Palmer and his partner when he enountered them. The officers located the suspect and took one female into custody before her male accomplices ran from the scene. Officer Palmer was shot in the face as he chased one of the men.

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

robbery

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Officer Palmer,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 12, 2025