Roll of Honor
Raymond H. Davis
Incident
Police Officer Raymond Davis succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on January 4th, 1982, while trying to arrest two robbery suspects who had just robbed a bar in the 4600 block of Market Street. The suspects, 38 and 41, shot Officer Davis once in the head with a .38 caliber revolver as they were exiting the bar. Both were apprehended, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to life. Officer Davis had served with the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Davis gave the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Raymond H. Davis 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 Housing Authority Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Raymond H. Davis's cause is highlighted.
How Raymond H. Davis Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raymond H. Davis is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raymond H. Davis was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
