Patrolman Robert J. Galloway
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 26, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 26, 1924
Weapon Used: Officer's weapon
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Galloway was killed by a gunshot (friendly fire) to the neck while responding to a call for help from Vice Squad Officers under attack at 114 Fourth Avenue tavern. Patrolman Galloway grabbed an individual during the brawl not realizing the individual was a plainclothes vice officer. The vice officer panicked and shot Galloway. He died in Allegheny General Hospital.