Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Monday, August 1, 1955
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: August 1, 1955
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Charged with theft
Sergeant Albert Picone suffered a fatal heart attack following a vehicle pursuit and foot pursuit of three larceny suspects on Prospect Street at 4:50 am.
He was pursuing the subjects at gunpoint when he suddenly collapsed. All three men were arrested and charged with theft.
Sergeant Picone had served with the Lynn Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and three children.