Patrolman Lawrence R Gallagher, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Lawrence R Gallagher

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, July 14, 1936

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Lawrence R Gallagher

Patrolman Lawrence Gallagher was electrocuted in front of 3195 Boston Road when he attempted to rescue three people who were trapped in a car that was in direct contact with a live electrical wire.

One occupant of the vehicle was also killed.

Patrolman Gallagher was assigned to the 47th Precinct in the Bronx. His mother survived him.

Bio

Age 35
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Badge 4733

Incident Details

Cause Electrocuted

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