Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, January 22, 1920
Add to My HeroesWilliam G. Clancy
Patrolman William Clancy was shot by an armed youth at a dance at Roughan Hall in Charlestown.
There was an argument between groups of dancers when Patrolman Clancy and another officer attempted to stop the fight. The subject fired, attempting to wound another police officer, but hit Patrolman Clancy.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on January 1, 1953.
Patrolman Clancy had served with the Boston Police Department for two months. He was a British Army WWI veteran, sustaining many wounds in battles, and was the first American to carry the U.S. flag into battle. He was survived by his wife, 2-year-old son, and father.
He was buried at Highland Cemetery with full military honors.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 months
- Badge 24
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled in 1953
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsOfficer Clancy, , it has been 104 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 you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
January 22, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
Sergeant Bill Hooser
Santaquin Police Department, UT
EOW: May 5, 2024
Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. Weeks
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US
EOW: April 29, 2024
Investigator William "Alden" Elliott
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, NC
EOW: April 29, 2024
Investigator Samuel Poloche
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, NC
EOW: April 29, 2024
Police Officer Joshua Eyer
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, NC
EOW: April 29, 2024
Police Officer Russell Croxton
Dubach Police Department, LA
EOW: April 27, 2024
Sergeant Ian Taylor
Billerica Police Department, MA
EOW: April 26, 2024
Police Officer Kyle Hicks
Corpus Christi Police Department, TX
EOW: April 24, 2024
Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 23, 2024