Phila. to promote police sgts., including slain officer
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey will promote 12 officers to the rank of sergeant today at 11 a.m. at a City Hall ceremony.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey will promote 12 officers to the rank of sergeant today at 11 a.m. at a City Hall ceremony.
The event will include the posthumous promotion of Officer Patrick McDonald. McDonald, an eight-year member of the force, was killed Sept. 23 after making a routine traffic stop in North Philadelphia. A passenger in the car, Daniel Giddings, 27, shot the officer repeatedly before being gunned down by police as he attempted to flee.
McDonald, 30, is the third Philadelphia police officer killed in the line of duty this year, and the fifth to die since 2006.
Mayor Michael Nutter, Managing Director Camille Barnett, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Everett Gillison, members of the Police Department's Command Staff will be present.
Members of Patrick McDonald's family are expected to attend the ceremony.























