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Incident
Detective Frank McCartney was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest three men on burglary charges near 9th and Shunk streets in South Philadelphia. Two men were arrested and charged with murder. The gunman escaped and was never caught. Detective McCartney was a seven-year veteran of the force.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective McCartney gave the Philadelphia Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective McCartney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Frank J. McCartney is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Philadelphia Police Department, 162 of 378 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank J. McCartney's cause is highlighted.
How Frank J. McCartney Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank J. McCartney is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank J. McCartney was killed by gun.
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