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Charles Cassidy
- Nov. 01, 2007 -
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| Resided: |
PA, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Nov. 01, 2007 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Philadelphia Police Dept. - PA
2201 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA
19131 USA
(215)560-6200 |
| County: | Philadelphia |
| Dept. Type: | Municiple/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Officer |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| Badge: | 2342 |
| On The Job: |
25 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
PA
USA
Thu. Nov. 01, 2007
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| Summary: |
Officer Charles Cassidy succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day when he walked into a robbery in progress.
Officer Cassidy was checking in on a store at the corner of 66th Avenue and Broad Street that had previously been robbed. Unknown to Officer Cassidy, there was a robbery in progress in the store. As Officer Cassidy entered, the suspect turned and fired, hitting the officer's head.
The suspect then stole Officer Cassidy's service weapon as he fled.
Officer Cassidy was transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he remained until passing away.
The suspect was arrested by members of the Miami, Florida, Police Department, on November 6, 2007, after a 911 call was made indicating the man was in an area homeless shelter. He was sentenced to death on November 24, 2009.
Officer Cassidy had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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