Bristol Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Thursday, January 16, 1930
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 7
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 16, 1930
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer McNamee was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle containing several robbery suspects near the intersection of Stafford Avenue and Washington Street. During the stop one of the suspects shot Officer McNamee in the back. The suspects fled but were all apprehended. The 19-year-old shooter was sentenced to life in prison. In 1948 state officials recommended to the parole board that his term be reduced.
Officer McNamee was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Bristol Police Department just under 10 years. He was survived by his mother and five siblings.