New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, March 19, 1943
Add to My HeroesJames J. Donovan
Patrolman James Donovan was inadvertently shot and killed while off-duty and in civilian clothes by another Patrolman who mistook Patrolman Donovan for an offender.
Patrolman Donovan had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to the 75th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 2352
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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