Philadelphia Police Officer Gary Skerski

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Police Officer Gary Skerski
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, May 8, 2006

 

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

 

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 8, 2006
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: At large

 

Officer Skerski was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery call at a cafe near the intersection of Arrott Avenue and Adams Avenue.

A patron in the cafe had called 911 to report the robbery. Officer Skerski, who was working an overtime detail for the department, responded to the scene. As he approached the door he was confronted by the suspect, who was exiting the cafe. The suspect immediately opened fire, striking Officer Skerski in the neck, and then fled on foot.

Officer Skerski was transported to Temple University Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds just before midnight.

The suspect remains at large.

Officer Skerski had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to the 15th District. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Agency Contact Information
Philadelphia Police Department
One Franklin Square
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: (215) 686-1776

* Please contact the agency for funeral information

 

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