Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: New Jersey
Incident Date: 3/21/1924
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Gaffeney was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary of several rail cars in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Patrolman Gaffeney was stationed in an area off of Whitehead's Road where several burglaries had taken place recently. Patrolman Gaffeney came upon a lookout for the thieves and as he began to question him, the man fired three shots, striking Patrolman Gaffeney once in the heart. The suspect fled the scene with his accomplices. The incident was witnessed by a railroad employee.
