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- Sep. 08, 1951 - 		(7063)

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Indianapolis Police Dept. IN Patch
Resided: IN, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Sep. 08, 1951
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Indianapolis Police Dept.
50 North Alabama Street  
Indianapolis, IN   46204   USA
(317)327-3811
County: Marion
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Detective Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 634
On The Job: 9 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: IN   USA   Sat. Sep. 08, 1951
Summary: Detective Sergeant James Gaughan was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a disturbance call.

The patrol car that Detective Sergeant Gaughan and his partner were riding in was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of North and Alabama streets. Both detectives were thrown to the pavement by the impact, killing Detective Sergeant Gaughan and injuring his partner. The driver of the vehicle was charged with reckless homicide and failure to stop at an intersection.

Detective Sergeant Gaughan had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for nine years and was scheduled to leave on vacation with his family at the end of his shift. He was survived by his wife, an 11-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter.

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