Donlan, Sergeant John S.

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End of Watch May 20, 1934

Agency Seattle Police Department

County King County

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Sergeant Donlan was shot and killed while off-duty in his home. Sergeant Donlan had heard the sound of glass breaking in his basement and he went to retrieve his service weapon. An unknown suspect then came up from the basement and shot and killed him. Sergeant Donlan had served with the Seattle Police Department for 30 years.

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