Policeman William J. Boyd Jr.
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 12, 1920

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 12, 1920
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Charged with Murder

Officer Boyd died after he was kicked during a scuffle with two men who had been harassing girls at a carnival at 22nd and Vine streets. The girls called police and Officer Boyd and two other officers responded. Two brothers fought the officers and kicked Officer Boyd in the ribs. He died of internal injuries. The brothers were arrested and charged with murder.