Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 1925

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Benjamin Alexander

Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander was killed when a building collapsed. He was trailing a pickpocket through Chinatown when a building at 6 Beach Street collapsed.

A total of 44 people were killed in the collapse, including an off-duty police officer who was patronizing the business inside.

Lieutenant Alexander had served with the Boston Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Structure collapse

foot patrol

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Lt. Alexander,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 4, 2025