Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, January 16, 1908
Add to My HeroesJohn T. Lynch
Patrolman Lynch was shot and killed as he and another officer were looking for three men who had just robbed a store at 364 Washington Street, running off with several sweaters. After Patrolman Lynch and the other officer split up he found one of the suspects and was shot by him as he grabbed him. The other officer who heard the shot ran back to find Patrolman Lynch holding on to the suspect near the intersection of Summer Street and Chauncey Street. Patrolman Lynch died minutes later.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life June 9, 1908. He was paroled December 24, 1942.
Patrolman Lynch served with the Boston Police Department for more than one and a half years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 8 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Paroled in 1942
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsNever Forgotten by the active and retired officers of the Boston Police Department
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
January 16, 2025
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: March 17, 2025
Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona
Newark Police Division, NJ
EOW: March 8, 2025
Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly
Saint Paul Police Department, MN
EOW: March 1, 2025
Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.
Hinds County Sheriff's Office, MS
EOW: February 23, 2025
Police Officer Christopher M. L. Reese
Virginia Beach Police Department, VA
EOW: February 22, 2025
Police Officer Cameron Robert Girvin
Virginia Beach Police Department, VA
EOW: February 22, 2025
Patrolman Andrew William Duarte
West York Borough Police Department, PA
EOW: February 22, 2025
Trooper Kyle McAcy
Nebraska State Patrol, NE
EOW: February 17, 2025
Police Officer Jeremy R. Labonte
Roswell Police Department, GA
EOW: February 7, 2025