Patrolman James B. O'Leary
Boston Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, August 2, 1963

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, August 2, 1963
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman James O'Leary was shot and killed while chasing several suspects who had just robbed a liquor store. He had been assigned to a detail to observe the suspects when the incident occurred.

Patrolman O'Leary had served with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.