John F. Creevy

Policeman Creevy, assigned to the East Girard Station, answered a call inside of 1009 Germantown Avenue on June 7, 1925. Upon arrival, he became involved in a struggle with the offender, who took his gun and shot him. Officer Creevy succumbed to his injuries two days later. He was 64 years-old and served with the Department for 23 years.