San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, February 18, 1970
Add to My HeroesBrian V. McDonnell
Sergeant Brian McDonnell succumbed to wounds sustained two days earlier when a bomb exploded in the Park Police Station.
Although Sergeant McDonnell's murder was never solved, it is believed the bomb was set by members of the domestic terrorist group Weather Underground. Members of the group shot and killed Sergeant Edward O'Grady and Officer Waverly Brown of the Nyack, New York, Police Department on October 20, 1981.
Sergeant McDonnell had served with the San Francisco Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his son, daughter, parents, brother, and sister. His father was a former San Francisco Police sergeant.
Sergeant McDonnell's uncle, Sergeant Joseph Lacey, was shot and killed in the line of duty on December 30, 1956, while serving with the San Francisco Police Department.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 1001
Incident Details
- Cause Bomb
- Incident Date Monday, February 16, 1970
- Weapon Explosives; Bomb
- Offender Unknown
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsSgt McDonnell was my Dad's older brother. Sad story indeed. I'd love to connect w/ some of the McDonnell clan that have asked, so I'm offering my email here as the site disallows phone information. Thank you,
Matt McDonnell, Seattle WA
[email protected]
Matt McDonnell
February 18, 2023
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