Patrolman John J. Earle
Boston Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, October 21, 1916

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: Friday, October 20, 1916
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Earle succumbed to injuries received the previous day when he was crushed between two trolley cars the intersection of Boylston Street and Washington Street. The inbound trolley failed to make the switch properly and struck the outbound trolley, causing the accident.

Patrolman Earle had been with the agency for four years.