Trooper Donald E. Shea, Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

Trooper Donald E. Shea

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, December 16, 1978

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Donald E. Shea

Trooper Donald Shea was killed in an automobile accident on Route 9 while responding to an accident in Natick. As he crested a hill he observed three juveniles in the roadway and swerved to avoid them. His patrol car struck a utility pole, causing fatal injuries.

In July of 1978 Trooper Shea received the State Police Medal for Meritorious Service for his successful investigation of a major felony case in Framingham.

Trooper Shea had served with the Massachusetts State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife and two young sons

Bio

Age 28
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash

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Trooper Shea, it has been 46 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 3 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Massachusetts.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 18, 2024