Matthew Jeffers

Died

26 June 1845

Rank

Constable

Force

Constabulary of Ireland

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and killed in County Donegal as he approached a suspect who had stolen a gun.

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot and killed in County Donegal as he approached a suspect who had stolen a gun.

Circumstances

Pursuing a man who had stolen a gun he was shot and killed as he approached, the gunman was suffering from a mental disorder.

Shot and killed in County Donegal as he approached a suspect who had stolen a gun when the man, who was suffering from a mental disorder, fired at him.