Patrolman James G. England, New Bedford Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman James G. England

New Bedford Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, September 14, 1955

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James G. England

Patrolman James England was shot and killed with his own service weapon at the Veterans Administration Medical Center on Elm Street.

When a man went to the police station reporting that a gang was following him, Patrolman England was assigned to accompany him to the medical center. Upon arriving at the location, the man grabbed Patrolman England's gun, and a struggle ensued, and Patrolman England was shot in the stomach. He was transferred to St. Luke's Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect, 32, was committed to Bridgewater State Mental Hospital for life.

Patrolman England had served with the New Bedford Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Committed

EDP, mentally ill

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Officer England, it has been 69 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 8 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of New Bedford.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 14, 2024