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Photograph: Policeman Joseph Edward Bell

Patch image: Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania






Policeman Joseph Edward Bell
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, December 23, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 11, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed

Policeman Joseph Bell succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 12 days earlier in the line of duty.

The suspect was convicted of his murder and was later executed.

Policeman Bell was survived by his wife, five children, parents, and several siblings.

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