Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, September 21, 1924
Thomas Joseph Nihill
Officer Nihill was beaten to death by four men while investigating a call at a barber shop on 2nd Street. The men were arrested and charged with manslaughter. The motive was unknown.
Officer Nihill had served with the agency for 17 years.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsI was in Washington ,DC and was at the Memorial wall when I looked up our name. I have the memorial wristband from the ODMP. You have been protecting me for all 28 years of my service. God Bless you Hero- Rest in peace!!
Detective Thomas Nihill
NYPD- PBBS Community Affairs
Memorial Mass-June every year
718287- 3594
April 30, 2018
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