Lewiston Police Department, Maine
End of Watch: Monday, July 7, 1958
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 45
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 7, 1958
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years
Officer Paul Simard was shot and killed after responding to a report of a domestic disturbance where shots were being fired.
When Officer Simard arrived, he confronted a 14-year-old female who shot and killed him.
The subject was sentenced to 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter. She was released from prison on June 6, 1966.
Officer Simard was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Lewiston Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.