Patrolman Louis Harry Metaxas, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Louis Harry Metaxas

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, August 27, 1989

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Louis Harry Metaxas

Patrolman Louis Metaxas died after falling from a roof during a search for a burglary suspect at 55 Old Colony Avenue.

A citizen who was also looking for the suspect had taken his German Shepherd to the roof while Patrolman Metaxas was there. The dog attempted to attack Patrolman Metaxas, knocking him from the roof.

Patrolman Metaxas was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and had served with the Boston Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his mother and sister.

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Age 41
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available
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Cause Fall

burglary

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Patrolman Metaxas, it has been 35 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 9 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Boston.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 27, 2024