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Patrolman Francis J. O'Grady | Belmont Police Department, Massachusetts
Belmont Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Francis J. O'Grady

Belmont Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 24, 1914

Biographical Info

Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: February 24, 1914
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Frank O'Grady was struck by a train and killed at the Belmont Train Station.

Patrolman O'Grady was wearing earmuffs because of the extreme cold and could not hear an approaching train. While walking on the tracks, he slipped and was struck by a train as he attempted to get up.

Patrolman O'Grady had served with the Belmont Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and ten children.