Policeman William John Boyd, Jr., Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman William John Boyd, Jr.

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, May 12, 1920

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William John Boyd, Jr.

Policeman William Boyd died after he was kicked during a scuffle with two men who had been harassing girls at a carnival in the area of 22nd Street and Vine Street.

The girls called police and Officer Boyd and two other officers responded. Two brothers fought the officers and kicked Officer Boyd in the ribs, causing him to suffer fatal internal injuries. The brothers were arrested and charged with murder.

A coroner's jury exonerated the two boys stating because there was such a large crowd there was no direct evidence that they kicked Policeman Boyd.

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Age 32
Tour 8 years, 10 months
Badge 926

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Charges dropped

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On this actual anniversary of your untimely death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your law enforcement family will always remember. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 12, 2021