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Trooper Drew C. Chandler | Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

Trooper

Drew C. Chandler

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Friday, July 21, 2000

Biographical Info

Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: September 3, 1982
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Drew Chandler succumbed to Hepatitis C, which he contracted 18 years earlier while searching a vehicle for narcotics.

While searching behind the backseat, his finger was pricked by a hypodermic syringe. The incident was documented and Trooper Chandler sought medical attention at the time. His health continued to deteriorate until his death.

Trooper Chandler had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.