Patrolman Joseph T. Connor, Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Joseph T. Connor

Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, December 25, 1922

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Joseph T. Connor

Patrolman Joseph Connor succumbed to rabies which he contracted when a rabid dog bit him.

He was on patrol near the Squantum section of the city when he responded to screaming he heard. Upon investigation, he found a large dog growling and barking at a young girl. As he pulled the dog away, it bit him in the arm. Patrolman Connor then shot and killed the dog. At the time of the incident, there was no cure for rabies. Patrolman Connor's health deteriorated for one week until he succumbed to the disease.

Patrolman Connor was a decorated combat veteran of WWI and had served with the Quincy Police Department for three years.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Monday, December 18, 1922

animal bite

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Patrolman Connor, it has been 102 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and your 3 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Quincy.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 25, 2024