Policeman Matthew J. Curran
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, May 26, 1905
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Curran was shot and killed when he responded to a complaint by a woman who said her son had severely beaten her. Officer Curran, assigned to the station at Front and Master streets, put his hand on the man's shoulder who then pulled a revolver and shot the officer. Officer Curran died almost immediately. He had been on the force less than a year.