Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, September 4, 1904
Add to My HeroesAlfred Mitchell Sturdivant
Patrolman Alfred Sturdivant was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at a home on Falcon Street.
The male victim claimed that his wife had chased him out of the home with a pistol. Patrolman Sturdivant was shot three times by the suspect as he and other officers attempted a forced entry to take the barricaded suspect into the custody. During the ensuing standoff the woman fired more then 40 rounds at officers. She was finally taken into custody after running out of ammunition.
The suspect was committed to the Worcester Insane Asylum where she died in 1929.
Patrolman Sturdivant had been with the Boston Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and mother.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Died in mental institution
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsPatrolman Sturdivant, it has been 120 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 15 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Boston.
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