Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, April 24, 1930
Add to My HeroesFranklin B. Dreyer
Patrolman Dreyer was shot in the chest while investigating a break-in at a store.
Patrolman Dreyer entered through the rear of the store when he found it jimmied open. Upon entering the store he was fired on and took a round to his right wrist. He transferred his weapon over to his left hand and fired at the suspect, who fired again and hit Patrolman Dreyer in the chest. As he fell to the ground, Patrolman Dreyer emptied his revolver although it was later determined that he did not hit the suspect.
The suspect fled out the rear of the store. A witness who heard the shots ran to the downed officer. Patrolman Dreyer gave the witness his box keys and told him to go to the call box across the street and call in for help. Officers arrived on the scene and transported Patrolman Dreyer to the hospital where he passed away from his injuries.
He was survived by his wife and three sons. Patrolman Dreyer is buried at New Calvary Cemetery in Mattapan, MA. A Hero sign is posted on Adams and Ashmont Street District 11 in his honor.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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