Lieutenant Arthur Porcher Gaillard, Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

Lieutenant Arthur Porcher Gaillard

Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Friday, August 14, 1857

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Arthur Porcher Gaillard

Lieutenant Arthur Gaillard succumbed to an accidental gunshot wound sustained the previous evening.

He was on duty when he leaned out of the window of a house. His pistol slipped from his coat and discharged when it struck the window sill. The bullet struck Lieutenant Gaillard in the abdomen, causing a fatal wound.

Lieutenant Gaillard was survived by his father, three siblings, and two half-siblings.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Thursday, August 13, 1857
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Not available

accidental discharge

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Lt. Gaillard,
On today, the 168th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Charleston.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 14, 2025