Captain Josiah D. Baxter, Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts

Captain Josiah D. Baxter

Plymouth Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, May 3, 1875

Josiah D. Baxter

Captain Baxter was shot and killed while trying to arrest a domestic abuser. The suspect was captured a short time later.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Captain Baxter was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Now it's 143 years and I salute a true pioneer in Massachusetts Law Enforcement. I have a feeling you are looking down now in disgust at how things have gone in this Great Commonwealth as far as "Justice" is concerned.

How has the welcome gone for our Brother Sean Gannon? No doubt you have all bonded.

God Bless you still, Brother and may your rest STILL be peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 3, 2018