U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Michael Beverly
2001
Michael Douglas Beverly served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
Corporal Michael Beverly was shot and killed while on patrol near 10th and Ward Streets at approximately 9:30 pm.
Two suspects were apprehended the following year. One of the killers was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in March 2004.
Corporal Beverly was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served with the Chester Police Department for 11 years and had previously served with the Delaware County Prison.
Two suspects were apprehended the following year. One of the killers was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in March 2004.
Corporal Beverly was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served with the Chester Police Department for 11 years and had previously served with the Delaware County Prison.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Chester City Police Department
Corporal
In Our Keeping
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