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Monday, November 28, 2005

Philadelphia Policeman George Barnett

Lest we forget...
 
 
 
 
 
Policeman George Barnett
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch:
Monday, November 28, 1910
 
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
 
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 28, 1910
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
 
Policeman Barnett was shot and killed while attempting to question a suspicious man he suspected of being involved in a burglary. Policeman Barnett, who was in plainclothes, approached the man and told him to take his hands out of his pockets. As the man complied he suddenly produced a revolver and shot Policeman Barnett.

Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Barnett returned fire and shot and killed the suspect.
 
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