Richard McHale
1935
Richard McHale.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Captain McHale, the Commanding Officer of the 109th Precinct, was shot and killed by a disgruntled patrolman who had been placed on reserve duty by the police surgeon. Another patrolman responded to the shots and shot and killed the suspect. Captain McHale was a member of New York 69th Volunteer Infantry, Company A and a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He was a recipient of the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor.
Service Record
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Captain
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