Everett Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, February 28, 1902
Add to My HeroesThomas Keefe
Police Officer Thomas Keefe succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained eight days earlier after arresting two burglary suspects.
As Officer Keefe was talking with the suspects, a uncle and his nephew, the uncle fired a pistol from inside his coat pocket. Both suspects were apprehended a short time later. The uncle was convicted of second degree murder on October 18, 1902. His nephew was acquitted.
Officer Keefe was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, February 20, 1902
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Convicted of 2nd degree murder
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