Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Mohring was injured while on patrol when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The accident occurred at the intersection of 57th and Whitby Streets, Philadelphia. Patrolman Mohring was thrown from his motorcycle and seriously injured. He was taken to the Hospital where he died three days later. The driver of the vehicle that struck Patrolman Mohring was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Survivors
Patrolman Mohring had been with the agency for two and a half years and was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mohring gave the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Pennsylvania. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mohring.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Orville A. Mohring 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 Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, 8 of 18 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 44.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Orville A. Mohring's cause is highlighted.
How Orville A. Mohring Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with involuntary manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Orville A. Mohring is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Orville A. Mohring was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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