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Trooper Roy A. Donivan | New York State Police, New York New York State Police, New York

Trooper

Roy A. Donivan

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch: Monday, October 8, 1923

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/8/1923

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Three suspects apprehended

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Trooper Donivan was shot and killed while he and three other plainclothes officers patrolled Wilton Road in Saratoga County after a rash of robberies. They were flagged down by a man who had parked a vehicle across the roadway. When the they stopped the man attempted to rob them and a gunfight ensued in which Trooper Donivan was fatally wounded. Three suspects were apprehended following his murder.

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Our station is the protector of your grave.

On memorial day, as in the past, we made sure your flags were flying and your wife, child's and family's graves are protected.

Thank you for blazing the trail for us.

Troop F, SP Shokan Trooper #2544
NYSP
June 27, 2011

 

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