U.S. Army · United States 
Alan Lewin
1975
Alan H. Lewin served the U.S. Army for 1 years. Alan also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Police Officer Alan Lewin died from injuries suffered when a hit-and-run driver struck him on March 23rd, 1975, as he was getting into his patrol car on 22nd Street, near Lehigh Avenue at 6:30 a.m. Officer Lewin was transported to the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where he succumbed to his injuries. The 27-year-old subject later surrendered and was charged with Hit and Run and involuntary manslaughter. Officer Lewin was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1963 – 1964
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer
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