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Sergeant Patrick C. McDonald, aged 30, of the Philadelphia Police Department, was tragically shot and killed on September 23, 2008. He was on patrol when he stopped a vehicle occupied by two men. When asked for identification, the passenger provided a false name. Sergeant McDonald asked the suspect to exit the vehicle, but the suspect fled on foot. A violent struggle ensued, during which the suspect drew a .45-caliber handgun and shot Sergeant McDonald multiple times. The suspect then stood over ...Read More
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Patrick C. Mcdonald
Male
White / Caucasian
Philadelphia
PA
2008-09-23
30
Patrick
Mcdonald
11/10/2025
Forum Posts (3)
It still shakes me to think about the details of how Sergeant Patrick McDonald's life was stolen awa... ...Read More
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the senseless tragedy of Sergeant Patrick McDonald's death. ... ...Read More
04/21/2023
04/21/2023
I came across this case again, and every time I read about it, I'm struck by the bravery Sergeant Mc... ...Read More
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
