Patrolman Charles H. Emerson

Patrolman Charles H. Emerson | Methuen Police Department, Massachusetts
Methuen Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Charles H. Emerson

Methuen Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, August 8, 1908

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Charles H. Emerson

Patrolman Charles Emerson and Patrolman Francis McDermott were shot and killed while paroling the Peat Meadow in the area of Lowell and Woodland Streets at 2200 hours.

They had been assigned to the area to watch for persons who were stealing hay in the location. The suspect in their murders was never apprehended.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Never apprehended

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Patrolman Emerson, it has been 116 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 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 8, 2024

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