Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, August 19, 1934
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident:
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Smith succumbed to injuries sustained two years earlier when he was dragged 100 feet while trying to stop a pair of runaway horses.
He was able to return to light duty and continue working for the department. Approximately two years after the initial injury he had to receive emergency surgery and died approximately one week later.
Patrolman Smith had served with the Lynn Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and nine children.