Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Michael Beverly was shot and killed while on patrol near 10th and Ward Streets at approximately 9:30 pm.
Two suspects were apprehended the following year. One of the killers was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in March 2004.
Corporal Beverly was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served with the Chester Police Department for 11 years and had previously served with the Delaware County Prison.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Corporal Beverly gave the Chester City Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chester community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Michael Douglas Beverly served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Corporal Michael Douglas Beverly 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 Chester City Police Department, 8 of 17 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael Douglas Beverly's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Douglas Beverly Compares
Offender Outcome
Two suspects apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Douglas Beverly is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Douglas Beverly was killed by handgun; .44 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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