Detective Harry E. Tucker, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Detective Harry E. Tucker

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, April 24, 1915

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Harry E. Tucker

Detective Harry Tucker and Detective James Maneely were shot and killed by a 21-year-old man they had just arrested on a fugitive warrant. The man was wanted for a burglary in Princeton, New Jersey, and a robbery of a residence at 52nd Street and Wynnefield Avenue.

They located the man near 58th Street and Woodland Avenue and placed him under arrest. As they were escorting the prisoner to a police call box, he produced a revolver and shot both officers. The man was arrested a short time later and charged with murder.

Detective Tucker subsequently died of his wounds on April 24th, 1915.

The subject was convicted of two counts of murder and executed in the electric chair on July 17th, 1916.

Detective Tucker had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for over 12 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 12 years, 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, March 25, 1915
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Executed in 1916

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Det. Tucker,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 24, 2025