U.S. Navy · United States 
Phillip Fahy
1969
Phillip J. Fahy served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Phillip Fahy was shot and killed by a subject who had argued with the officer over a parking ticket. The man fled and was pursued by Patrolman Fahy and his partner. The man stopped his vehicle on the Williams Street Extension and opened fire with a shotgun, striking Patrolman Fahy in the chest. The other officer returned fire and wounded the man, who was taken into custody. The man was later convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The subject died while still imprisoned on July 1st, 2004. Patrolman Fahy was a U.S.
Survivors
Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was survived by his expectant wife.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Bethlehem Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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