Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Joseph Bossert was shot and killed while walking his beat on 11th Street, in West Jeanette.
He was standing outside of a boarding house known to be used for gambling when a shot was fired through the front door. The round struck Patrolman Bossert in the chest, kililng him. The subject who fired the shot turned himself in a short time later.
Patrolman Bossert had served with the Jeanette Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and four children. He is buried in Jeannette Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bossert gave the Jeannette City Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jeannette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bossert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Joseph Henry Bossert is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 6.9 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jeannette City Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph Henry Bossert's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Henry Bossert Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Henry Bossert is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Henry Bossert was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
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