BPD Remembers: 105 years ago today, on February 13, 1919, Officer Charles E. Deininger was shot and killed by two suspects during an auto theft stakeout in the area of Meridian and Nay Streets in East Boston. Five suspects were later apprehended and two were charged with his murder. Prior to joining the police department […]
BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Detective Thomas J. Gill Killed in The Line of Duty: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Detective Thomas J. Gill who was killed in the line of duty 36 years ago. On February 10, 1988. Detective Gill was killed
Though retired from the Boston Police Department for over 30 years, Deputy Willis Saunders continues to be remembered by officers whose lives and careers were deeply impacted by his remarkable service. A standout track star during his days in the Boston Public schools, Saunders went on to serve with distinction as a member of the
BPD Remembers: Today, February 6th, marks the solemn anniversary of Officer John H. Manning’s sacrifice while in the line of duty, 86 years ago. Officer John Manning sustained severe injuries during the apprehension of a suspect on Sunday, February 6, 1938, injuries from which he later passed away. At the time of his tragic demise,
BPD Remembers: On Saturday, February 5, 1994, Officer Berisford Wayne Anderson’s life was tragically cut short when he was shot and killed after stopping a speeding, wrong-way driver in the area of Spencer Street in Dorchester. This February, as we observe Black History Month, we pay homage to Officer Anderson’s sacrifice and service. Officer Anderson,
BPD Remembers: The officers of the Boston Police Department remember the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Daniel W. Sullivan Killed in The Line of Duty on This Day 141 Years Ago: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Daniel W. Sullivan who was killed in the
Sergeant Horatio J. Homer, a trailblazer in the Boston Police Department, holds the distinction of being the first African American to join the force and subsequently attain the rank of Sergeant. His appointment dates back to 1878, and he achieved the rank of Sergeant in 1895, marking a significant milestone in the history of the
BPD Remembers: On this day 104 years ago, January 22, 1920, Patrolman William G. Clancy was killed when he suffered a fatal gunshot wound by an armed youth during a dance in Charlestown. Patrolman Clancy had only worked for the Boston Police Department for two months and was a mere 24-years-old at the time of
BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Joseph C. Reiser 106 Years ago today. On Sunday, January 20, 1918, Officer Reiser was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect inside an apartment building on Jersey Street in the Fenway. Officer Reiser
BPD REMEMBERS: Today, the men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Patrolman John T. Lynch who was killed in the line of duty 116 years ago today. Patrolman Lynch was shot and killed as he and another officer were searching for three men who had just robbed a store at 364 Washington Street,