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Patrolman Lawrence R Gallagher | New York City Police Department, New York New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Lawrence R Gallagher

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 14, 1936

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Electrocuted

Incident Date: 7/14/1936

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Gallagher was electrocuted when he attempted to rescue three people who were trapped in a car that was in direct contact with a live electrical wire. One passenger in the car was also killed. When other officers responded to the scene, they were able to rescue the other two passengers
in the car.

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You are the Finest of Finest. Thank you for your service and bravery. You saw what had to be done and you reacted disregarding your own safety. May God continue to watch over you and your family.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 14, 2009

 

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