Michael J. Garvey

Michael John Garvey (December 23, 1946 – June 10, 1964) was a 17-year-old McLean High School student who fatally shot himself while playing Russian roulette in his family's home at 5909 Maxwell Court in McLean on June 10, 1964.[1][2]

Garvey was taken to Fairfax Hospital, where he died following surgery.[2]

Garvey was the oldest of five children of Navy Captain Hugh M. Garvey and his wife Lizbeth. The rest of the family was on a road trip to visit relatives in Florida when Garvey shot himself.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Douglas, Walter B. "Youth Shot as He Plays with Pistol." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Jun 11 1964. ProQuest. Web. 16 Aug. 2016.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Youth Gun Death Ruled Accident." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Jun 12 1964. ProQuest. Web. 16 Aug. 2016.