Wellesley Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Thursday, March 14, 1940
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 4, 1933
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Shea succumbed to injuries sustained six years earlier while pursuing a vehicle on Route 135. As he approached Pond Road another vehicle made a turn in front of him, causing him to collide with the vehicle.
He was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital after the collision. He succumbed to his injuries after six years of surgeries and rehabilitation efforts.
Officer Shea had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.