Correction Officer James A. Callahan, Sr., Middlesex County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

Correction Officer James A. Callahan, Sr.

Middlesex County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, August 24, 1973

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James A. Callahan, Sr.

Correction Officer James Callahan suffered a fatal heart attack when he was assaulted by an inmate at the county jail.

The inmate was being moved to an isolation unit when the assault occurred.

Officer Callahan had served with the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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