Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 15 years
Badge # 4966
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/14/1931
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: In Custody
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Patrolman Patrick J. Gallagher of the Town Hall stationed died in the Lake View Hospital from bullet wounds he received while trying to quiet a noisy party in the Windsor-Wilson apartments.
According to fellow officer, Policeman Carl Johnson, the suspect promised to quiet down. As the policemen left, the noise began again and they returned to knock on the door. According to officer Johnson, the suspect opened the door and fired two shots, one striking Gallagher in the abdomen.
Gallagher once received The Tribune Award for Police Heroes. He is survived by four children.
