Lincoln Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Thursday, May 17, 1894
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 17, 1894
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Constable James Farrar was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was burglarizing his bedroom in South Lincoln.
When Constable Farrar awoke he saw the man and yelled out, causing him to flee. Constable Farrar's two brothers came to his aid and they pursued the man on foot for several miles until locating him in the area of the Cherry Brook railroad station in Weston. When the man saw them he again tried to flee but was caught by Constable James Farrar. The man suddenly fired several shots from a pistol, striking Constable Farrar three times.
Constable Farrar's two brothers subdued the man, who was charged with murder. It was discovered the 52-year-old suspect had committed several burglaries for more than 12 years. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life. As of 1924 he was still in prison in extremely poor physical condition.
Constable Farrar was survived by his parents and four siblings.