Officer James Richard Taylor, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Officer James Richard Taylor

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, June 13, 1890

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James Richard Taylor

Officer James Taylor succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a train while pursuing a prisoner who had just escaped his custody shortly before 7:00 p.m.

He had arrested the man for alcohol violations, but at 10th and Jefferson Streets, the man tripped Officer Taylor and fled on foot. Policeman Taylor pursued him down Jefferson Street and was struck by a train as he chased the man across the railroad tracks.

The man continued to flee but was arrested again later in the day by other officers. He was charged with selling liquor to minors and selling liquor without a license.

Officer Taylor was a United States Navy veteran. He served with the Philadelphia Police Department for nine years, assigned to the 12th District.

Bio

Age 62
Tour 9 years
Badge 546
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Incident Date Thursday, June 12, 1890

foot pursuit, escapee, alcohol violation

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Officer Taylor,
On today, the 130th 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 USN in 1865 during the Civil War.

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Anonymous
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June 13, 2020