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Resided:
DE, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Nov. 30, 1972
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
New Castle County Police Dept.
DE
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Corporal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Badge:
41
On The Job:
4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
DE
USA
Thu. Nov. 30, 1972
Summary:
Corporal Paul Sweeney succumbed to injuries and burns received one month earlier when his patrol car was struck from behind and burst into flames.
Corporal Sweeney was driving on Concord Pike, near Independence Mall, when the accident occurred.
The 16-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck Corporal Sweeney's patrol car was charged with reckless driving but the charge was upgraded to manslaughter when the officer passed away.
Corporal Sweeney had served with the New Castle County Police Department for 4 years and was posthumously promoted to rank of of Corporal. He is survived by his wife and two children.
In 2006 the new New Castle County Police Department's new headquarters building was named in Corporal Sweeney's honor.p
