Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch: Sunday, December 16, 1923
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 468
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: December 16, 1923
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman McDonagh was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a train in downtown Los Angeles.
Policeman McDonagh had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 3 years and was survived by his expectant wife. Policeman McDonagh's son, grandson, and great-grandson all went on to serve with the Los Angeles Police Department.