New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 3, 1931
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 193
Cause of Death: Accidental
Date of Incident: November 3, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Madigan was killed when he fell from the running board of a taxicab at West 149th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
Sergeant Madigan was on reserve election duty and jumped on the running board of a taxi. He directed the driver to bring him to the precinct. During the trip, the taxi made an abrupt stop, and Sergeant Madigan was thrown to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull.
Sergeant Madigan was transported to Columbus Hospital where succumbed to his injuries.
He was assigned to the 30th Precinct.