Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, December 4, 1994
Add to My HeroesJoseph Charles Friel
Police Officer Joseph Friel was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle driven by a drunk driver on Ridge Avenue near Acorn Street at 2:30 a.m.
The 26-year-old driver was convicted of vehicular homicide and drunk driving and sentenced to 3 to 6 years in jail.
One of Officer Friel's uncles was killed in the line of duty in 1986 while serving with the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Officer Friel was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for only 6 months and was assigned to the 5th Police District. He was survived by his son, two sisters, a brother, and a fiancee. Officer Friel's younger brother also served as a Philadelphia police officer.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 6 months
- Badge 6267
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 6 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsOfficer Friel,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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