He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Sergeant O'Connor and Officer George Moran succumbed to injuries received in an automobile accident on December 26, 1931. Their patrol car was struck by a truck and pushed into a streetcar that was picking up passengers. The patrol car burst into flames as bystanders attempted to rescue the officers. Both officers were transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
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