Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch Monday, June 22, 1908
Add to My HeroesWilliam Wetherspoon Gemmell
Special Officer William Gemmell succumbed to a gunshot wound three days earlier while attempting to settle a dispute between two men after being summoned to the scene.
Upon displaying his badge one of the men drew a handgun and shot him in the neck.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, June 19, 1908
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSpecial Officer Gemmell, it has been 116 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
June 22, 2024
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