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Daniel Doncaster
- Mar. 14, 1908 -
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| Resided: |
PA, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Mar. 14, 1908 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 31 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Wilkinsburg Police Dept.
PA
USA |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Chief of Police |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Death - Biological |
| Weapon Class: | Biological |
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
PA
USA
Sat. Mar. 14, 1908
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| Summary: |
Chief Daniel Doncaster died as the result of injuries sustained four days earlier while fighting a fire that destroyed a building at the corner of Penn Avenue and Wood Street.
While on the scene a fire hose struck Chief Doncaster in the leg, causing a deep wound. He was taken to Columbus Hospital, where blood poisoning set in. He died as a result four days later.
Chief Doncaster had previously served with the Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department and the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife, three children, mother, and four siblings.
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