PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Andy Chan, a Philadelphia police officer who was critically injured while on duty six years ago, has died, police officials announced Tuesday.
“His loss is felt deeply by all who knew him,” the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 said in a social media post. “We ask that you hold his wife, children, loved ones, friends, and his Brothers and Sisters in the Police Department in your prayers during this difficult time. Andy died a hero and we will always remember and honor his sacrifice.”
In January 2019, Chan was on his police motorcycle when he was hit by a vehicle near Pennypack Park. He suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Chan was a 24-year veteran of the police department at the time of his injury. He is survived by his wife and three children.
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