Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Edward Kunz was shot and killed by one of two men he arrested when he caught them unloading stolen whiskey at 1931 Russell Street. He walked them to Old York Road and Venango Street where he used a call box to call for a patrol wagon. Both suspects bolted from him and ran. One turned and shot him. Both were apprehended and charged with murder. Policeman Kunz was a seven-year veteran of the force.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Kunz gave the Philadelphia Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Kunz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Edward Harrison Kunz 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 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. Edward Harrison Kunz's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Harrison Kunz Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Harrison Kunz is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Harrison Kunz was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
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