Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, August 4, 1913
Add to My HeroesJohn Mann
Police Officer John Mann succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night while attempting to arrest a man who was fighting with his brother at 18th Street and Pearl Street.
During the arrest, the suspect knocked Officer Mann to the ground, grabbed his service revolver, and shot him in the abdomen. Officer Mann was taken to Hahnemann Hospital where he died the following day.
The suspect was arrested a short time later. Three other men and a woman were also arrested for their part in attacking Officer Mann. The shooter was convicted of murder and sent to prison.
Police Officer Mann was assigned to the 20th and Buttonwood Station. He was survived by his wife and 4-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 4 years, 11 months
- Badge 859
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, August 3, 1913
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Convicted
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