Patrolman Francis O. Haddock, Needham Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Francis O. Haddock

Needham Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, February 2, 1934

Francis O. Haddock

Patrolman Francis Haddock was shot and killed by escaping robbers who had just murdered Patrolman Forbes McLeod after robbing the Needham Trust Company bank.

The men had taken hostages and shot and killed Patrolman McLeod as they escaped in a vehicle and entered Needham Heights. Patrolman Haddock was at the fire station talking with a firefighter. Upon seeing the uniformed men the suspect opened fire with a machine gun, killing Patrolman Haddock.

The subjects were convicted of first degree murder and executed.

Patrolman Haddock had been with the Needham Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and four daughters.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; Machine gun
Offender Executed

bank robbery

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. . My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 2, 2012