Patrolman Alfred M. Sturdivant
Boston Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, September 4, 1904

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, September 4, 1904
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Committed to mental institution

Patrolman Sturdivant was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. The male victim claimed that his wife had chased him out of the home with a pistol. Patrolman Sturdivant was shot three times by the suspect as he and other officers attempted a forced entry to take the barricaded suspect into the custody. During the ensuing standoff the woman fired more then 40 rounds at officers. She was finally taken into custody after running out of ammunition.

The suspect was committed to the Worchester Insane Asylum.

Patrolman Sturdivant had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife.