Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, November 20, 1920
Thomas J. Riley
Patrolman Riley was shot and killed while trying to disperse a group of drunk men. As he turned to leave one of the men produced a revolver and shot Patrolman Riley in the head.
Patrolman Riley had been with the agency for eight years.
A 25-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. Governor Channing H. Cox commuted his sentence to life. He was pardoned on December 24, 1953.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Pardoned in 1953
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsIt has now been 97 years since your senseless murder. I find is a shame that your killer was allowed the freedom you were denied, simply for breaking up an unruly crowd.
I pray you are resting comfortably, Brother. God Bless.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
November 20, 2017
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