Patrolman James J. Donovan, New York City Police Department, New York

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New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

James J. Donovan

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Friday, March 19, 1943

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 4 years

Badge # 2352

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 3/19/1943

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Donovan was accidentally shot and killed while off-duty and in civilian cloths by another Patrolman who mistook Patrolman Donovan for an offender.

Patrolman Donovan was survived by his wife and four children. He had had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to the 75th Precinct.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 69th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
March 19, 2012

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James J. Donovan

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