Pennsylvania Once Again is Faced with the Loss of One of Their Own

Officer Michael Crawshaw of the Penn Hills Police Department in Pennsylvania was ambushed and fatally shot as he sat in his patrol car waiting for backup.  He was the first officer to respond to a 911 call on  Sunday night.  He was advised to wait for backup due to a history of problems reported at the home and because shots had been heard by dispatchers over the phone. 

Officer Michael Crawshaw was 32 years of age.  He was a three year member of the force.

Last day of watch: December 6, 2009.

May he rest in peace.  Deepest sympathy to his family and the Penn Hills Police Department.


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