Philadelphia Detective Joseph P. McGinn

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Detective Joseph P. McGinn
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, October 3, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 23 yrs
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 3, 1920
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective McGinn was shot to death during a raid on a gambling den on Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia that was being held up by 10 masked gunmen at the same time. Detective McGinn, who was on vacation, had volunteered for the assignment. He was a 23-year veteran of the force.