Patrolman John Condon, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman John Condon

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, October 7, 1927

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John Condon

Patrolman John Condon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men for disorderly conduct around 1 a.m. at 543 Tremont Street.

Patrolman Condon had initially placed the men in a taxi cab and when they became disruptive he returned to the cab to arrest them. The men attacked Patrolman Condon, disarmed him, and shot him with his own gun.

Both men, ages 24 and 26, were charged with second-degree murder. The shooter pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 4 to 7 years in prison. The other suspect was convicted of assault and battery and sentenced to 15 months.

Patrolman Condon, a WWI veteran, had served with the Boston Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and three young children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to 4 to 7 years

arrest, disorderly

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Patrolman Condon, it has been 97 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 military and 9 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Boston.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 7, 2024