Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 9, 1872
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 10 months
Badge Number: 262
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 9, 1872
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Policeman McGonigle was shot and killed while inside a saloon on North 2nd Street. The suspect was acuitted of the murder.
Policeman McGonigle had served with the agency for only 10 months and was assigned to the 7th District.