U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Alvin Palmer
1995
Alvin Clayton Palmer served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Alvin also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Alvin Palmer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while chasing a robbery suspect in the area of Fifth Street and Westmoreland Street. The owner of a restaurant that had just been robbed chased the suspects and then flagged down Officer Palmer and his partner when he enountered them. The officers located the suspect and took one female into custody before her male accomplices ran from the scene. Officer Palmer was shot in the face as he chased one of the men. The subject who shot him was sentenced to life in prison. Officer Palmer was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department for 20 months.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1986 – 1990
U.S. Marine Corps
1991 – 1991
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department
Police Officer
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