Patrolman Richard J. Gallivan
Boston Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 8, 1911

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 5, 1911
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

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.