Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, November 28, 1931
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 28, 1931
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman William Abbott was killed when his police motorcycle struck a traffic pole while he was pursuing a stolen automobile.
Patrolman Abbott had served with the Boston Police Department for 10 years.