Patrolman Joseph F. O'Brien, Brookline Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Joseph F. O'Brien

Brookline Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, August 4, 1930

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Joseph F. O'Brien

Patrolman Joseph O'Brien was shot and fatally wounded, and a man with him was seriously wounded, by one of two men they surprised in the act of stealing a car. Patrolman O'Brien died in the hospital the next day.

Both suspects were captured a few days later, one in Ashland, the other in New York City. The suspect who shot Patrolman O'Brien was executed in the electric chair on September 15, 1931.

Patrolman O'Brian was survived by his wife. He was a World War I veteran having served in the 101 Machine Gun Company of the 26th Yankee Division.

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Age 32
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, August 3, 1930
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Executed in 1931

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Patrolman O'Brien, it has been 94 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 military and years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 4, 2024