Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, February 5, 1984
Add to My HeroesWilliam George McCracken
Police Officer William McCracken collapsed and died inside the 23rd District police station at 1747 North 17th Street after breaking up a disorderly crowd on Spruce Street near 15th and chasing one suspect.
Officer McCracken had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 5491
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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