Monessen City Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, October 19, 1973
Add to My HeroesSpiro N. Galanoudis
Patrolman Spiro Galanoudis was struck and killed by the driver of a stolen vehicle while directing traffic at a high school football game.
The 16-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the incident.
Patrolman Galanoudis had served with the Monessen Police Department for 1 year. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
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