Paul Gillen
Wednesday, May 29, 1974
Gillen, Paul
Rank: Commander
Serial Number: 6435
Division: Operations Headquarters Bureau
Location: Kagel canyon near Bailey canyon / Lopez
canyon road
Date Killed: Wednesday, May 29, 1974
Cause of Death: Helicopter Crash
Bio: Commander Gillen was killed in a police
helicopter crash. He was the highest ranking member of the
Department to be killed in the line of duty.
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