As you remember these fallen officers, take comfort in recalling that they dedicated their lives to the same principles of honor, duty and courage that brought you to the badge. Such a life is truly rich. Take strength in knowing that when an officer falls, our resolve to serve those in need is not diminished. Our dedication to protecting those in danger is not weakened. Our commitment to remembering those with whom we shared the badge does not fade.

Godspeed, brothers and sisters. You fought the good fight. Now rest in peace…

December 06, 2009

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Officer Down: Police Officer Michael Crawshaw

Officer Down: Police Officer Michael Crawshaw - [Penn Hills, Pennsylvania]

Age: 32

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer Michael Crawshaw was shot and killed from ambush while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Johnston Road. Officer Crawshaw was the first officer to arrive on the scene and had parked several houses away to wait for backup.

He was ambushed and shot as he sat in his patrol car by a man armed with a semi-automatic rifle.

The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

Officer Crawshaw had served with the Penn Hills Police Department for four years. He had previously served with the University of Pittsburgh Police Department.

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