Policeman Thomas Dowling
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 26, 1912
Cause: Gunfire

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

Policeman Dowling was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a juvenile in a pawnshop. The suspect fled the scene after the shooting but was eventually arrested after a short chase involving an officer and several citizens.

 
Photograph: Policeman Thomas Dowling

Patch image: Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Visit Policeman Dowling's memorial at www.ODMP.org