Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, July 28, 1937
Add to My HeroesLaurence V. Sheridan
Patrolman Laurence Sheridan died as a result of a brain injury he suffered from a fall when he was assaulted by a prisoner several months earlier.
Patrolman Sheridan was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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