Lewiston Police Department, Maine
End of Watch Sunday, September 13, 1925
Add to My HeroesWallace Moriarty
Officer Wallace Moriarty succumbed to a gunshot wound inflicted two days earlier when his revolver fell from its holster and discharged. The discharged round struck him in the throat.
The accident occurred when the officer removed his coat in the Maine Central Railroad station.
He was immediately transported to C.M.G. Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. He succumbed to his wound at the hospital two days later.
Officer Moriarty had served with the Lewiston Police Department for only 3 weeks.
He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Friday, September 11, 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsOfficer Moriarty, it has been 99 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 3 weeks of law enforcement service to the citizens of Lewiston.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
September 13, 2024
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