Patrolman Francis McDermott, Methuen Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Francis McDermott

Methuen Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, August 8, 1908

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Francis McDermott

Patrolman Francis McDermott and Patrolman Charles Emerson were shot and killed while paroling the Peat Meadow in the area of Lowell and Woodland Streets at 10 p.m.

They had been assigned to the area to watch for persons who were stealing hay in the location. The suspect in their murders was never apprehended.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Not available
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never apprehended

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Patrolman McDermott, it has been 116 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 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 8, 2024