Constable Donald Francis Adams, Chelmsford Police Department, Massachusetts

Constable Donald Francis Adams

Chelmsford Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, July 19, 1927

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Donald Francis Adams

Constable Adams was shot and killed by a man he ordered off a street car to investigate an extortion complaint a citizen had made against him. The street car motorman subdued the suspect and turned him over to the police.

The suspect was sent to Bridgewater Hospital for the criminally insane.

Constable Adams was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed

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Constable Adams, it has been 97 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 3 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 20, 2024