Patrolman Eugene F. Scanlon, Sr., Lawrence Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Eugene F. Scanlon, Sr.

Lawrence Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, February 12, 1972

Eugene F. Scanlon, Sr.

Patrolman Eugene Scanlon succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was attacked by a group of youths at the Central Catholic High School.

He was working an overtime assignment at the dance when he was informed of a disturbance in the parking lot. When he went to investigate he was jumped by several juveniles and severely beaten. He suffered a severe injury which caused his death 14 days later.

Patrolman Scanlon was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. Both of his sons also went on to serve with the Lawrence Police Department.

Bio

Age 42
Tour Not available
Badge 68

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Friday, January 28, 1972
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Scanlon,
On today, the 44th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 13, 2016