Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, July 28, 1918
Add to My HeroesThomas J. McVay
Police Officer Thomas McVay was shot and killed during a racial disturbance in South Philadelphia.
Officer McVay was shot on Titan Street, near 27th Street, when he tried to get into a house from which shots had been fired. Policeman McVay had been on the force less than a year.
The suspect who shot and killed another man was arrested and charged with two counts of murder.
Officer McVay was survived by his fiance.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 11 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer McVay,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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