Bio & Incident Details
Age: 35
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 7/16/1852
Weapon: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect: Executed
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Constable Gideon Manchester was shot and killed as he attempted to confront a suspect who was burglarizing Fall River stores. The burglar was seen breaking into numerous businesses and stealing approximately $500 in cash in the early morning hours. Constable Manchester confronted him and attempted to place him under arrest, but the suspect drew a pistol and fired, striking Constable Manchester and mortally wounding him.
The suspect was later arrested and convicted of murdering Constable Manchester. He was executed on April 28, 1854.
Constable Manchester was survived by his wife, mother, and three young children.
