Patrolman James Lonchiadis
Shrewsbury Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 5, 1975

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 43

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 5, 1975
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Lonchiadis was shot and killed when he interrupted a man who was trying to steal a motor vehicle. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life but is eligible for parole in 2007.

Patrolman Lonchiadis was survived by his son, who later became a member of the Shrewsbury Police Department.