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Policeman Thomas F. Gallagher | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Thomas F. Gallagher

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Friday, November 3, 1922

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 4113

Incident Details

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.