Reserve Officer Michael Brennan

Reserve Officer Michael Brennan

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 1918

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Michael Brennan

Reserve Officer Michael Brennan succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he fell through a trap door while investigating suspicious activity in a vacant building at 304 Warren Street in Roxbury.

Officer Brennan had served with the Boston Police Department for five months. He was survived by his expectant wife, who gave birth to their son the day after his funeral.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 5 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall
  • Incident Date Thursday, July 4, 1918

suspicious activity

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Officer Brennan, it has been 105 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 7, 2023

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