Patrol Officer Rubin A. Paine, Marblehead Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrol Officer Rubin A. Paine

Marblehead Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, April 25, 1950

Rubin A. Paine

Patrol Officer Reuben Paine succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained after responding to a domestic disturbance. Despite being wounded, Officer Paine was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Officer Paine was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Marblehead Police Department for over 33 years.

Bio

Age 61
Tour 33 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

Most Recent Reflection

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I grew up in Marblehead and my Uncle is a retired officer and my brother is currently serving the town. Thank you for your sacrifice and your bravery. You will not be forgotten.

Christina Hinote
Sister of Marblehead Police Department Patrolman

November 12, 2012