Police Officer William Baker

Police Officer William Baker | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Police Officer William Baker

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, December 27, 1851

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William Baker

Police Officer William Baker was killed while assisting at the scene of a large fire at the intersection of 6th Street and Chestnut Street. Officer Baker was attempting to rescue several people and remove property from a burning building when a portion of it collapsed, trapping them inside.

The remains of Officer Baker and a prominent citizen were recovered the following day.

Officer Baker was survived by his wife. He is buried in Saint John the Evangelist Church Cemetery in Philadelphia.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Fire
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On this 169th anniversary of your heroic death please know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and heroic sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 27, 2020

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