Patrolman Donald T. McHale
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Sunday, March 25, 1951

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 25, 1951
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: No charges filed

Patrolman McHale was killed after being pushed through a window which caused deep cuts on his legs. Patrolman McHale and a friend had just left a club when two men approached them and attempted to rob them. Patrolman McHale identified himself as an officer and chased one of the men. During the ensuing struggle Patrolman McHale was pushed through a glass window of a department store at Lake Street and 17th Avenue South. The suspects were apprehended but were not prosecuted for lack of evidence.

Patrolman McHale had been with the agency for three years and was survived by wife and five children. He was also survived by a brother who was a detective with the agency.