Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Michael Donnelly was shot and killed as he was chasing a robbery suspect near 4th Street and Carpenter Way, South Philadelphia. Police wounded a 19-year-old suspect, and a 15-year-old accomplice was arrested later. Both were charged with murder.
Survivors
Policeman Donnelly was survived by his wife of 11 months.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Donnelly served with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Donnelly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Michael Donnelly 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. Michael Donnelly's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Donnelly Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Donnelly is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Donnelly was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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