James Sheehy

Death by Force

James H. Sheehy, a 35-year-old male police officer with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, tragically died on May 18, 1902. Officer Sheehy was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the station. He was providing backup to a fellow officer on Logan Street near Wylie Avenue. Both officers had apprehended some suspects and were walking them to the station when the prisoner pulled a gun and shot Officer Sheehy three times. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended in January 1906 by ...Read More

Police Officer James H. Sheehy

James H. Sheehy (1866-1902) - Find a Grave Memorial

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