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Patrolman Samuel W. Slocum | Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island
Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

Patrolman

Samuel W. Slocum

Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1906

Biographical Info

Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: February 4, 1906
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Samuel Slocum suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit of an armed suspect.

He had responded to a call involving a drunk man who was brandishing a gun at his neighbors. When the suspect saw Patrolman Slocum he fled on foot. Patrolman Slocum was able to capture the suspect after a short chase. He placed the man in handcuffs and then collapsed.

Patrolman Slocum had served with the Pawtucket Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.