Bio & Incident Details
Age: 38
Tour: Not available
Badge # 2982
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 12/1/1917
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Michael J. McGough was shot and killed in the process of arresting a thief.
While on patrol, Officer Mcgough apprehended a man stealing coal from a railroad yard. The thief resisted arrest and fired a revolver at Officer McGough. The wound proved fatal and Officer Mcgough died six days later.
Officer McGough was survived by his wife, daughter and son.
