Patrolman John J. Gallagher
Boston Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, May 25, 1962

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 25, 1962
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Patrolman John Gallagher was shot by a burglar at Shawmut Bank in Kenmore Square when responding to an alarm. The suspect ambushed Patrolman Gallagher in the basement and shot him once in the chest.

The suspect was sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life in prison. He died while incarcerated.

Patrolman Gallagher was survived by his wife, Rita and three children, John, Jr., Mary, and Anne.