U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
William McDonagh
1975
William V. McDonagh served the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. William also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper William McDonagh was shot and killed after responding to a dispute at 9:45 pm. While en route to the call, the suspect shot and killed his girlfriend, who had called for police assistance. When Trooper McDonagh arrived, he was shot and killed by the suspect. Backup units arrived and shot and killed the suspect, who refused to drop his weapon. Trooper McDonagh was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and had served with the New York State Police for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1969 – 1972
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
New York State Police
Trooper
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Record added
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