Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, November 14, 1896
Add to My HeroesJames M. Maher
Policeman James Maher was killed when he was thrown from his horse on Stone House Lane, near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad embankment.
His skull was fractured when his head hit a rock on the embankment. Another officer located him after discovering his riderless horse on Stone House Lane. He was taken to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
Policeman Maher was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Maher,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
R.I.P.
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