Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Phillip Fahy was shot and killed by a subject who had argued with the officer over a parking ticket. The man fled and was pursued by Patrolman Fahy and his partner. The man stopped his vehicle on the Williams Street Extension and opened fire with a shotgun, striking Patrolman Fahy in the chest. The other officer returned fire and wounded the man, who was taken into custody. The man was later convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The subject died while still imprisoned on July 1st, 2004. Patrolman Fahy was a U.S.
Survivors
Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was survived by his expectant wife.
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- 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.
Patrolman Fahy gave the Bethlehem Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bethlehem community, and 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
Phillip J. Fahy served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman Phillip J. Fahy 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 Bethlehem Police Department, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Phillip J. Fahy's cause is highlighted.
How Phillip J. Fahy Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Phillip J. Fahy is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Phillip J. Fahy was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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