Donald T. McHale served in the U.S. Army.
Patrolman Donald McHale was killed after being pushed through a window, causing him to suffer deep cuts on his legs. He and a friend had just left a club when two men approached them and attempted to rob them. Patrolman McHale identified himself as an officer and chased one of the men. During the ensuing struggle Patrolman McHale was pushed through a glass window of a department store at Lake Street and 17th Avenue South. The subjects were apprehended but were not prosecuted due to lack of evidence. Patrolman McHale was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and served with the Minneapolis Police Department for three years.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Donald. Claim this record.
In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman McHale gave the Minneapolis Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Add your own tribute to Donald.
Leave a Tribute