Police Officer Matthew J. Curran, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer Matthew J. Curran

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, May 26, 1905

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Matthew J. Curran

Police Officer Matthew Curran was shot and killed when he responded to a complaint from a woman who said her son had severely beaten her. The son shot Officer Curran as he attempted to place the man under arrest at the rear of the home at 1304 Frankford Avenue.

The 32-year-old suspect was never apprehended.

Police Officer Curran had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for five months. He was assigned to the Front and Master Streets Station.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 5 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender At large

domestic

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Officer Curran,
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. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 26, 2025