Patrolman Louis Duncan Phipps, Ashland Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Louis Duncan Phipps

Ashland Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, June 10, 1942

Louis Duncan Phipps

Patrolman Louis Phipps suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted in struck in the chest while attempting to arrest an intoxicated person at a local dance party on Pleasant Street.

He was taken to his home where he remained bedridden for four days before passing away as a result of the injury.

Patrolman Phipps had served with the Ashland Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, June 6, 1942
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

DIP

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Patrolman Phipps,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ashland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 10, 2017