Andover Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, November 27, 1925
Add to My HeroesRobert T. Black
Patrolman Robert Black was shot and killed without warning while standing on a city street.
A suspect was fleeing the scene of a bank robbery in Lawrence, Massachusetts, when he encountered Patrolman Black and shot him.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsPatrolman Black, it has been 99 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Andover.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
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