Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 1925
Benjamin Alexander
Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander was killed when a building collapsed. He was trailing a pickpocket through Chinatown when a building at 6 Beach Street collapsed.
A total of 44 people were killed in the collapse, including an off duty police officer who was patronizing the business inside.
Lieutenant Alexander had served with the Boston Police Department for 16 years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Structure collapse
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Lt. Alexander. Your bravery and honor won't be forgotten.
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June 17, 2018
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