Police Officer Thomas Edward Shea, Wellesley Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Thomas Edward Shea

Wellesley Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, March 14, 1940

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Thomas Edward Shea

Officer Shea succumbed to injuries sustained six years earlier while pursuing a vehicle on Route 135. As he approached Pond Road another vehicle made a turn in front of him, causing him to collide with the vehicle.

He was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital after the collision. He succumbed to his injuries after six years of surgeries and rehabilitation efforts.

Officer Shea had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Saturday, November 4, 1933
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Officer Shea, after 85 years, you are not forgotten, nor is your sacrifice. Thank you for all your efforts to help keep the people of the Commonwealth safe.

God Bless you, Brother and may your eternal rest always be peaceful.

Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

March 14, 2025