Philadelphia Policeman Joseph Dolphin

Lest we forget...

 

 

Policeman Joseph Dolphin
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, February 17, 1912

 

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

 

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 17, 1912
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

 

Policeman Dolphin was killed when he and his horse were thrown under the wheels of a trolley on Midvale Avenue at 31st Street. The horse became frightened, reared and plunged in front of the fast-moving trolley. It also was killed. Policeman Dolphin was a 4 1/2-year veteran.

 

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