Bath Police Department, Maine
End of Watch Tuesday, September 4, 1883
Add to My HeroesWilliam Lawrence
Constable William Lawrence was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a suspected burglar on Commercial Street in Bath.
Another officer had heard suspicious noises coming from a local business. When the officer went to investigate, he saw several men run from the scene. Two of the men fled in one direction, and the third ran up the street. As he rounded a corner, Constable Lawrence grabbed this man by the shoulders. The man pulled out a revolver and shot him in the face.
An impending investigation turned up the name of the suspect, and he was later arrested. The suspect had escaped the Bath Courthouse after being sentenced for burglary in 1880. He was hung for the murder.
Constable Lawrence was survived by his wife and four daughters.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, September 3, 1883
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Hung
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsConstable Lawrence, ithas been 141 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Bath.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
September 5, 2024
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