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Photograph: Policeman George Eppley

Patch image: Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania






Policeman George Eppley
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 19, 1917

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 19, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years

Policeman Eppley was shot and killed during an assassination attempt of a political candidate for the city council. Policeman Eppley was guarding the candidate at the time.

The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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