Bio & Incident Details
Age: 30
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 27862
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 8/16/1988
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Charged with negligent homicide
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Officer Galapo was accidentally shot and killed by his partner as the two officers attempted to arrest two narcotics suspects. Officer Galapo and his partner were arresting two suspect who had just engaged in a narcotics transaction.
The officers had both suspects place their hands on the hood of a car and as Officer Galapo moved in the handcuff the suspects, one of the suspect spun around and stuck Officer Galapo's partner in the arm. Officer Galapo's partner arm was thrown to the side and his firearm discharged one round. The round struck Officer Galapo in the head. Officer Galapo was removed to the hospital where he died several hours later from the wound.
The suspect was apprehended after a short pursuit and charged with criminally negligent homicide.
Officer Galapo had served with the New York City Police Department for 5 years and was assigned to Brooklyn South Narcotics. He was survived by his wife and three children.
