MY dad's uncle (a NYPD officer) was shot on duty, killed the man with his bare hands (while bleeding profusely). The man was apparently desired as a witness against certain Irish interests. When the Uncle retired(at theurging oftheNYPD),he was able to open a very nice bar (although never was known to save anything for a rainy day), and while reportedly a very poor business person, lived a very nice retirement. I am sure it is a coincidence (besides you know how the irish are, they embellish everything).