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

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 9 years
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 James 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 was eligible for parole in 2007.

Patrolman Lonchiadis had served with the agency for nine years. He was survived by his son, who later became a member of the Shrewsbury Police Department.