Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, February 2, 1940
Add to My HeroesJohn P. Sullivan, Sr.
Officer John Sullivan and Officer Murphy were killed when they were struck by a train.
Officer Sullivan had served with the agency for 35 years.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 35 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Train accident
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