Wakefield Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, December 9, 1893
Add to My HeroesWilliam Gould
Special Police Officer William Gould was killed when he fell between two train cars at Wakefield Junction.
He was traveling to the Malden Court House to testify in a liquor case when he attempted to board the moving train but fell between the cars.
Officer Gould was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Gould, it has been 131 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve, protect, and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Wakefield.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
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December 9, 2024
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