Marblehead Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Tuesday, April 25, 1950
Add to My HeroesRubin A. Paine
Patrol Officer Reuben Paine succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained after responding to a domestic disturbance. Despite being wounded, Officer Paine was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Officer Paine was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Marblehead Police Department for over 33 years.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 33 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Paine,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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