Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1948
Add to My HeroesWallace Blakleigh "Chappie" Chapman
Officer Chapman was shot to death while arresting a man who two women said had been insulting him. While at a call box at 8th and Poplar streets, the suspect knocked Officer Chapman down, took his service revolver, and shot him repeatedly.
The 21-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Chapman was a U.S Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 3934
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsOffcer Chapman,
On today, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 13, 2024
