Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 1918
Add to My HeroesMichael Brennan
Reserve Officer Michael Brennan succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he fell through a trap door while investigating suspicious activity in a vacant building at 304 Warren Street in Roxbury.
Officer Brennan had served with the Boston Police Department for five months. He was survived by his expectant wife, who gave birth to their son the day after his funeral.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Thursday, July 4, 1918
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