Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, February 26, 1983
Add to My HeroesGeorge L. Hanna
Trooper George Hanna was shot and killed while searching three subjects during a traffic stop near the intersection of Route 12 and Route 20 in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Unbeknownst to Trooper Hanna, the three men had been searching for a local business to rob. As he found a weapon on the first man the second man pulled out a .22 caliber handgun and shot Trooper Hanna. All three subjects were arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
The George Hanna Award was named in honor of Trooper Hanna and is the highest medal a Massachusetts law enforcement officer can receive.
Trooper Hanna had served with the Massachusetts State Police for nine years and was assigned to C Troop. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 53 ReflectionsDad, I will forever have an empty spot in my heart from your loss. You will forever be my HERO. There is not a single day that I do not think of you. I look at my children and think of what was robbed from them in not meeting you. I LOVE you and MISS you more than any words could say. By saying them they feel empty but my heart hurts like when we lost you now even after 37 years. Until we meet again!
Deborah Hanna-Kearney
Daughter, Massachusetts State Police
February 12, 2020
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