In the summer of 1990, Philadelphia Police Officer Joaquin Montijo Jr., a 35-year-old male, tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On June 13th of that year, Officer Montijo responded to a disturbance call on Fairhill Street, near Lycoming Street. Upon his arrival, he encountered a man brandishing a pistol. Officer Montijo instructed the individual to drop the weapon, but the man instead opened fire.
Officer Montijo was grievously wounded, having been shot in the head. He was rushe
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