Policeman John Chambers
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, September 10, 1894

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, September 10, 1894
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Policeman Chambers was shot to death when he tried to arrest an ex-con in a house on Dauphin Street near 25th. The suspect fired down on Policeman Chambers from the top of a flight of stairs with a Navy Colt, striking him in the chest. Other officers dragged the suspect out of the house while a crowd shouted, "Lynch him!"