Police Officer James J. Donohoe, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer James J. Donohoe

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, May 3, 1950

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James J. Donohoe

Police Officer James Donohoe was shot to death by a suspected robber on the platform of the Market-Frankford Elevated Station at 11th Street.

Officer Donohoe had gone into the subway after learning of the holdup at a dry cleaner. The suspect shot Officer Donohoe twice at close range.

The suspect was later shot and killed by police in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Officer Donohoe was a U.S Army veteran of WWII and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for seven and a half years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 7 years, 6 months
Badge 3704
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

robbery

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Officer Donohoe,
On today, the 75th 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 U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 3, 2025