Philadelphia Policeman Frank A. Sankey

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This Day in History - September 18th

Policeman Frank A. Sankey
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, September 18, 1914

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, September 18, 1914
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Policeman Sankey was shot and killed near the corner of 56th Street and Vine Street while attempting to arrest a man for causing a disturbance. The suspect resisted arrest, drew a revolver, and shot Policeman Sankey in the stomach. The suspect fled to his rooftopwhere he was apprehended.