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Patrick Mcdonald

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 23, 2008

Victim Details

Patrick C. Mcdonald

Male

White / Caucasian

Philadelphia

PA

2008-09-23

30

Patrick

Mcdonald

07/02/2026

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On a Tuesday afternoon, September 23, 2008, Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Patrick McDonald, a 30-year-old male, initiated a traffic stop at 17th and Dauphin Streets. The male passenger in the vehicle provided a false name before abruptly exiting the car and fleeing on foot. Officer McDonald pursued the man for several blocks, radioing for backup and providing a description of the fleeing suspect.

The chase ended in a physical struggle in the 2200 block of North Colorado Street. Duri ...
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  • Sergeant Patrick C. McDonald - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • One officer killed, one wounded in North Philadelphia | 6abc.com
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    It still shakes me to think about the details of how Sergeant Patrick McDonald's life was stolen awa... ...Read More
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    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the senseless tragedy of Sergeant Patrick McDonald's death. ... ...Read More
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    I came across this case again, and every time I read about it, I'm struck by the bravery Sergeant Mc... ...Read More
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