Patrolman William L. Abbott

Patrolman William L. Abbott | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts Patrolman William L. Abbott | Boston Police Department, MassachusettsPatrolman William L. Abbott | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman William L. Abbott | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman William L. Abbott | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman William L. Abbott | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman William L. Abbott

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 28, 1931

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William L. Abbott

Patrolman William Abbott was killed when his police motorcycle struck a traffic pole while he was pursuing a stolen automobile.

Patrolman Abbott had served with the Boston Police Department for 10 years.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 10 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available
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Patrolman Abbott, it has been 92 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 28, 2023

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