Patrolman James B. O'Leary
Boston Police Department
Massachusetts

End of Watch: Friday, August 2, 1963
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: 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.

 
Photograph: Patrolman James B. O'Leary

Patch image: Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Visit Patrolman O'Leary's memorial at www.ODMP.org