Wakefield Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, April 9, 1921
Add to My HeroesJames A. Preston
Patrolman James Preston was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest on a male and female for a statutory offense near 97 Lowell Street.
During the arrest the male suspect shot him four times, killing him.
The suspect was later acquitted of all charges at trial.
Patrolman Preston was U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Wakefield Police Department for one year. He was survived by his mother, five sisters, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsPatrolman Preston,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death and I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe fighting the Germans during WW I as a member of the 26th “Yankee” Division. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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