Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, November 1, 1904
Add to My HeroesElijah A. Brewer
Police Officer Elijah Brewer died after he suffered a ruptured blood vessel moments after he and his partner lifted an ill woman.
He was taken to the hospital where he died later that evening.
Officer Brewer was assigned to the Twelfth District.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Brewer,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.
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