Matthew Kilroy | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Conviction(s) | Manslaughter (5 December 1770)[1] |
| Criminal penalty | Branded on the thumb[1] |
| Details | |
| Victims | Samuel Gray[1] |
| Date | 5 March 1770 |
| Location(s) | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Weapons | Flintlock muskets |
Matthew Kilroy (fl. 1770) was an Irish soldier who served in the 29th Regiment of Foot and was present at the Boston Massacre, for which he was found guilty of the manslaughter of one of the five fatalities, Samuel Gray.[1]
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