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, 33, 33, and 20, were arrested and sentenced to life in prison with no parole.
Trooper Hanna was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for nine years assigned to C Troop. He was survived by his wife and three children.
The George Hanna Award was named in honor of Trooper Hanna and is the highest medal a Massachusetts law enforcement officer can receive.
Route 12 and 20 in Auburn was named in his honor. A portion of I-290 in Worcester and a bridge in Natick are also named in his honor.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 63 ReflectionsThank you! Mr.Hanna for giving the ultimate sacrifice for all of the law abiding citizens. May God Bless your family today and everyday.
Respectfully,
Anthony Cappabianca Christ, Grace, Faith, Alone! Ephesians 2:1-10
Anthony Cappabianca
Concerned Citizen
March 1, 2024
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