Patrolman Thomas Patrick Farrell, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Thomas Patrick Farrell

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, March 2, 1918

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Thomas Patrick Farrell

Patrolman Thomas Farrell was shot and killed by three suspects he was attempting to arrest at the corner of McClure Avenue and Woods Run Avenue. At least two of the suspects opened fire on Patrolman Farrell, striking him with two different caliber bullets.

Patrolman Farrell had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for 20 years and was assigned to the Woods Run Police Station, present-day Zone 1 Police Station North Side. He was a widower and survived by his four children.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 14 years, 7 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Never apprehended

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Patrolman Thomas P. Farrell. You Sir, was the first member of the Fraternal Order of Police killed in the line of duty.
We remember you.

- Source: The Fraternal Order of Police History 1915-1976 A History

Thank you for your Service.

Respectfully,
Officer Ezra Epps F.O.P Lodge 1
Columbia, South Carolina

Public Safety Officer II
ODPS

September 9, 2025