Mandeville Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, July 12, 1958
Add to My HeroesJake Galloway
Deputy Marshal Jake Galloway and Deputy Marshal Gus Gill were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance.
The male subject opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, fatally wounding both officers.
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested several hours later. He said he thought the officers were Ku Klux Klansmen who were going to kill him. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. In 1973 his sentence was commuted to life. He was released January 10th, 1996, at the age of 78.
Deputy Marshal Galloway had served with the Mandeville Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Released in 1996
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