Patrolman Leo J. Garrahan, Watervliet Police Department, New York

Patrolman Leo J. Garrahan

Watervliet Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, August 28, 1930

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Leo J. Garrahan

Patrolman Leo Garrahan succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one month earlier while transporting a prisoner to jail in the sidecar of his motorcycle.

The prisoner grabbed Patrolman Garrahan's service revolver from its holster and shot him several times. The suspect was arrested four days after the incident.

The 20-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 60 years to life. He was denied a new trial on December 4, 1958. He was still in prison in 1963.

Patrolman Garrahan had served with the Watervliet Police Department for six years. He was survived by his parents and siblings.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 6 years
Badge 18

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, August 2, 1930
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to 60 years to life

prisoner custody, transport

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Patrolman Garrahan,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like t say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Watervliet.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 28, 2025