Patrolman Robert E. McGalin
Louisville Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, August 25, 1929

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 25, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison

Patrolman McGalin was shot and killed after he and his partner were flagged down by a citizen who had just seen a suspect who had held him up earlier. As the citizen pointed out the suspect the officers observed the suspect throw an object between two houses. Patrolman McGalin's partner went to investigate leaving Patrolman McGalin with the citizen.

At some point while Patrolman McGalin was alone with the citizen the suspect approached and shot and killed Patrolman McGalin. The suspect was captured the next day and sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman McGalin had been with the agency for six years.