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Patrolman Richard J. Gallivan | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Richard J. Gallivan

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 8, 1911

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 2/5/1911

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Gallivan was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while chasing burglary suspects. The round struck Patrolman Gallivan in the neck. His last words exonerated his fellow officer from any blame in the shooting.
Patrolman Gallivan had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife brother and sister.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 100th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
February 8, 2011

 

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