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Captain Josiah D. Baxter | Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts
Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts

Captain

Josiah D. Baxter

Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Monday, May 3, 1875

Biographical Info

Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

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.