Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, February 22, 1995
Add to My HeroesPaul Andrew Perry
Trooper Paul Perry and Trooper James Mattaliano were killed when their helicopter crashed near Memorial Drive, in Cambridge. Two civilians were also killed in the crash.
Trooper Perry had served with the agency for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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