Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, September 26, 1993
Add to My HeroesJohn James Mulligan
Detective John Mulligan was shot and killed while working a secondary employment detail. He was shot five times in the face, execution style, as he sat in his car at a store at 972 American Legion Highway.
Two suspects were tried and convicted of first-degree murder in 1995, but one suspect had his conviction overturned in 2000 when he plea bargained for manslaughter. In February 2006, the suspect admitted his participation in the execution-style killing of Detective Mulligan.
Prosecutors declined to try the second suspect a fourth time after three previous convictions were overturned.
Detective Mulligan had served with the Boston Police Department for 27 years. He is survived by his two sons.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 27 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsRest in peace John. I was sad to hear of your passing. I send my condolences to your family
Paula M Kenney
Friend
November 5, 2018
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