New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, December 8, 1946
Age: 68
Tour of Duty: 39 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: December 8, 1946
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman McAuliff succumbed to injuries received when he was assaulted during a robbery.
Patrolman McAuliff was off duty when he was attacked on 54th Street by two muggers. While being forced to the ground he was able to draw his weapon and fire at the suspects who then fled. Patrolman McAuliff was transported to St. John's Hospital where he succumbed to head and back injuries later in the day.
Patrolman McAuliff served with the New York City Police Department for 39 years and was assigned to the 19th Detective Squad.