Corrections Officer Alfred J. Baranowski, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Massachusetts

Corrections Officer Alfred J. Baranowski

Massachusetts Department of Correction, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, July 31, 1972

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Alfred J. Baranowski

Corrections Officer Alfred Baranowski and Corrections Officer James Souzawere shot and killed during an escape attempt from the Norfolk Prison.

The inmate's wife had smuggled the gun into the prison for him. The inmate then shot and killed his wife and attempted to escape. Officers Souza and Baranowski were killed as the inmate attempted to escape. When the inmate was unable to escape, he shot and killed himself. A prison was named in honor of Officer Baranowski and Officer Souza.

Officer Baranowski was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of WWII and had served with the Massachusetts Department of Correction for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

escape, escape attempt

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Officer Baranowski, it has been 52 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 20 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 31, 2024