Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 15442
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/24/1972
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Robert L. Gallowitch was shot and fatally wounded while responding to a robbery call at a jewelry store. Upon arrival, Officer Gallowitch discovered three gunmen disguised as telephone repairmen. The offenders kidnapped a telephone truck driver and were using the stolen truck when robbing a jewelry store.
As Officer Gallowitch confronted the three offenders in the alley, the gunmen began shooting. Officer Gallowitch sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the encounter.
