Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Monday, May 3, 1875
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 3, 1875
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Captain Baxter was shot and killed while trying to arrest a domestic abuser. The suspect was captured a short time later.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Captain Baxter was survived by his wife.