PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Kenney today issued the following statement on the death of Philadelphia Police Corporal James O’Connor:

“I am grief-stricken to learn of the tragic death of Philadelphia Police Corporal James O’Connor. Today, like every day, he demonstrated the ultimate form of heroism: putting out his uniform, leaving his family, and carrying out his sworn duty to protect the residents of this city. I share my deepest condolences with those who knew and loved Corporal O’Connor. I ask all Philadelphians to keep his family, and all members of the Police Department, in your prayers at this difficult time.”

To honor the memory of Corporal O’Connor, all City of Philadelphia flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days. Funeral arrangements are pending.