Patrolman Andrew Harper

Andrew Harper

Patrolman Andrew Harper died as a result of complications due to an injury he received while pursuing a wanted man in Lawrenceville.

While pursuing the subject, Patrolman Harper accidentally fell while leaping onto a streetcar and fractured his hip. Since the injury, Patrolman Harper was unable to work and perform any sort of police duty. He died as a result of complications of the injury.

Patrolman Harper served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for 14 years and was assigned to Number 5 Station in Lawrenceville. He is survived by his wife and four children.