Daniel Donovan Murdered / Death by Force in Springfield, Massachusetts age 35

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Reserve Officer Daniel J. Donovan, a 35-year-old member of the Springfield Police Department in Springfield, Massachusetts, met a tragic end on September 29, 1908. His death was not the result of a criminal act or an altercation with a suspect, but rather a devastating accident involving his own colleagues.

On the day of his death, Officer Donovan was at the police headquarters, awaiting his assignment. In a heartbreaking turn of events, he was accidentally shot by another officer. This ...Read More

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name

Daniel Donovan

gender

Male

city

Springfield

state

MA

Date of Death

1908-09-29

Age at Death

35

First Name

Daniel

Last Name

Donovan

Last Updated

01/04/2025

Daniel Donovan
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Daniel Donovan
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