BPD Remembers: Detective James Troy was shot and killed on Monday, January 13, 1930 in the South End by a suspect while trying to arrest him on a warrant for Breaking and Entering. The suspect was arrested and later convicted.
Detective Troy was 30 years of age at the time of his death and left behind a wife and four children.
Detective Troy is buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, MA. His name is located on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C., Panel 10, East Line 8. His name is also forever engraved on the Hero Wall at Boston Police Headquarters and the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial at the State House in Boston.
A Hero Sign has been placed in his honor on Dillworth Street in the South End (District D-4). The sign is to forever honor the memory of a man who gave his life in service to his city. If you ever find yourself in the area and you happen to see his Hero Sign, kindly take a moment to honor and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of a brave man who died protecting and serving his city.