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Patrolman Frank B. Callahan | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Frank B. Callahan

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 20, 1945

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 54

Tour: 26 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/19/1945

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Callahan was shot and mortally wounded by a man who he attempted to stop who was running from a pawn shop. The man had just killed the proprietor and his wife during a holdup attempt. Another officer who was standing nearby shot and killed the suspect. Patrolman Callahan died in the hospital the next day.

Patrolman Callahan was survived by his wife and two children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 67th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Your memory will always be honored and revered for time never diminishes respect

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 20, 2012

 

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