Policeman Frederick J. Dolan, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman Frederick J. Dolan

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, January 26, 1933

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Frederick J. Dolan

Policeman Fred Dolan was shot to death when he attempted to arrest a subject who had just stormed a disorderly house on 9th Street near Callowhill, where he shot and killed two women and seriously wounded a third.

The suspect, 25, was apprehended on a Philadelphia street corner on May 31, 1934. It was soon discovered he was wanted in Maryland for questioning about two murders in that state.

Policeman Dolan was a two-year police veteran. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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Age 27
Tour 1 year, 1 month
Badge 4584

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Apprehended

murder suspect, arrest attempt

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Officer Dolan,
On today, the 90th 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 to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 26, 2023