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Fallen Boston Police Officer Honored On 50th Anniversary

BOSTON (CBS) - A plaque was dedicated to a Boston police officer killed in the line of duty 50 years ago.

Officer John Gallagher was shot and killed in the line of duty responding to a call for a bank alarm back on May 25, 1962.

On Friday, members of the Boston Police Department honored Gallagher at the location where he was killed, 540 Commonwealth Ave.

A Hero Sign was dedicated in his name.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Carl Stevens reports from Kenmore Square

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