James McGrath Murdered in Burlington, Vermont age 39

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Officer James P. McGrath was a 39-year-old police officer with the Burlington Police Department in Vermont. On May 12, 1904, while on foot patrol in the Burlington rail and lumber yard, he encountered an AWOL soldier. The soldier shot Officer McGrath three times.

Despite being mortally wounded, Officer McGrath attempted to apprehend the suspect. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to his home.

The suspect was apprehended and convicted of Officer McGrath's murde ...Read More

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Officer James P. McGrath, Burlington Police Department, Vermont

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Victim Details

name

James McGrath

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Burlington

state

VT

Date of Death

1904-05-12

Age at Death

39

First Name

James

Last Name

McGrath

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/27/2024

James McGrath
Murdered

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