Patrolman Paul Michael Kennefick

Patrolman Paul Michael Kennefick | Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts
Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Paul Michael Kennefick

Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, July 14, 1982

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Paul Michael Kennefick

Patrolman Paul Kennefick was killed in an automobile accident on Route 3 South, near Route 53, in Hanover.

An oncoming vehicle entered his travel lane, causing him to swerve and slam on his brakes. A vehicle traveling behind him then rear-ended his vehicle as it attempted to avoid the oncoming vehicle too.

Four occupants of the wrong-way vehicle exited their car, then re-entered and fled the scene.

Patrolman Kennefick was a Vietnam War veteran who had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for eight years and was assigned to the Mounted Unit. He was survived by his wife, three children, parents, and six siblings.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available

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40 years, Paul! It doesn’t seem possible! Having seen you the evening before, hearing the next morning about your death was a shock beyond belief. Those next few days, the wake, funeral, and cemetery were so very hard. You are remembered always, my friend, for your dedication, professionalism, and great personality. Rest in eternal peace!

Neil Foley
Deputy Cf, Cathedral PD, W Roxbury, MA

July 18, 2022

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