George Oconnell

Death by Force

George P. O'Connell, a 55-year-old officer with the San Francisco Police Department, tragically lost his life on November 16, 1906. On that fateful day, Officer O'Connell was off-duty and visiting a local saloon when three masked men attempted to rob the establishment. During the robbery, a shootout ensued between the robbers and the patrons, resulting in Officer O'Connell being fatally shot. The incident not only shocked the local community but also highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcem ...Read More