Patrolman Ezekiel Wentworth Hodsdon

Patrolman Ezekiel Wentworth Hodsdon | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts Patrolman Ezekiel Wentworth Hodsdon | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Ezekiel Wentworth Hodsdon | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Ezekiel Wentworth Hodsdon | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Ezekiel Wentworth Hodsdon

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, October 18, 1857

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Ezekiel Wentworth Hodsdon

Patrolman Ezekiel Hodsdon was shot and killed by an unknown suspect as he attempted to arrest a second man at the intersection of Havre Street and Maverick Street.

As Patrolman Hodsdon was placing one suspect under arrest, the other approached him from the rear and fatally shot him. Both suspects then fled.

One of the suspects was pardoned by the governor in 1865 due to poor health.

Patrolman Hodsdon had served with the Boston Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and three siblings.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Pardoned in 1865

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Patrolman Hodson, it has been 166 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 18, 2023

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