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Patrolman Lawrence W. Gorman | Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Lawrence W. Gorman

Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Saturday, September 3, 1960

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: 8 years

Badge # 128

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/3/1960

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and wounded

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Patrolman Lawrence Gorman was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two burglary suspects in Kendall Square. He observed the two men breaking into a restaurant and tried to arrest them when they opened fire, mortally wounding him. He was able to return fire and wound one of the suspects, who was taken into custody.

Patrolman Gorman had served with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and three children.

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Sir, the Cambridge Police have moved to a new location and station. The new building gives our department the opportunity to diplay the picture that your wife had, graciously, given me. This picture of you, in uniform, will be diplayed at the new police station. Your bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten. You are in my prayers, and I wish you and your family peace.

Officer Timothy F. O'Brien #131
Cambridge Police Department
January 24, 2009

 

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