Patrol Officer William Loughrey, Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrol Officer William Loughrey

Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, June 26, 1860

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William Loughrey

Patrol Officer Loughrey was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest a suspect.

He observed the man, covered in blood, running down the street. Believing the man was being pursued by other officers, Officer Loughrey attempted to subdue him. The suspect stabbed Officer Loughrey several times, causing him to bleed to death.

Officer Loughrey had served with the Cambridge Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 14 years
Badge 9

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Not available

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Officer Loughery, it has been 164 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 14 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 26, 2024