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Patrolman Forbes A. McLeod | Needham Police Department, Massachusetts Needham Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Forbes A. McLeod

Needham Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Friday, February 2, 1934

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/2/1934

Weapon: Rifle; Machine gun

Suspect: Executed

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Patrolman Forbes McLeod was shot and killed by escaping robbers. The men had taken hostages and shot and killed Patrolman McLeod as they escaped in a vehicle and entered Needham Heights. Patrolman Francis Haddock was at the fire station talking with a firefighter. Upon seeing the uniformed men the suspects opened fire with a machine gun, killing Patrolman Haddock. The suspects were convicted of first degree murder and executed.

Patrolman McLeod had served with the agency for nine years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank yoou for your service. . My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 2, 2012

 

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