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John J. Gallagher
- May. 25, 1962 -
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Resided: |
MA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | May. 25, 1962 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Boston Police Dept. - MA
1 Schroeder Plaza Boston, MA
02120 USA (617)343-4633 |
County: | Suffolk |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 1308 |
On The Job: |
7 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
MA
USA
Fri. May. 25, 1962
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Summary: |
Patrolman John Gallagher was shot by a burglar at Shawmut Bank in Kenmore Square when responding to an alarm. The suspect ambushed Patrolman Gallagher in the basement and shot him once in the chest, and then in the knee. Patrolman Gallagher died at Beth Israel Hospital.
The suspect was sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life in prison. He died while incarcerated.
Patrolman Gallagher was survived by his wife, Rita and three children, John, Jr., Mary, and Anne.
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