Policeman Elmer Findley
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 29, 1891

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 29, 1891
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 12 years

Policeman Findley was shot and instantly killed by an eighteen year old he'd caught in the act of breaking and entering a store. Another policeman was shot in the arm by the youthful desperado who was later captured.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 12 years in prison February 27, 1893.