Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer William McCarthy was struck and killed by a drunk driver outside of Spectrum Stadium while on mounted patrol following a concert. Officer McCarthy's horse, Skipper, was also killed in the incident. The driver was sentenced to three years in prison. Officer McCarthy had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer McCarthy gave the Philadelphia Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer McCarthy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer William D. McCarthy 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. William D. McCarthy's cause is highlighted.
How William D. McCarthy Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William D. McCarthy is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William D. McCarthy was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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