Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, November 3, 1922
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 4113
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 3, 1922
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman Gallagher was shot and killed by one of three men he trapped inside a private garage at 24th and McKean streets. The men attacked him, struck him in the head with a blackjack, and then shot him twice as he lay on the ground.
Policeman Gallagher had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and two children.