New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 14, 1936
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 4733
Cause of Death: Electrocuted
Date of Incident: July 14, 1936
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Lawrence Gallagher was electrocuted in front of 3195 Boston Road when he attempted to rescue three people who were trapped in a car that was in direct contact with a live electrical wire.
One occupant of the vehicle was also killed.
Patrolman Gallagher was assigned to the 47th Precinct in the Bronx. His mother survived him.