Police Officer Daniel Talbot, Revere Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Daniel Talbot

Revere Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, September 29, 2007

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Daniel Talbot

Police Officer Daniel Talbot was shot and killed while off duty.

He was with several other off-duty officers when there was a confrontation with several gang members behind Revere High School. The subjects opened fire on the officers, striking Officer Talbot in the head. The officers returned fire, but the suspect fled.

He was transported to a local hospital following the shooting, where he remained in grave condition all day until succumbing to the wound.

One shooter and three accomplices were arrested within two days. The shooter was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on February 10th, 2010. He will be eligible for parole in 2025. One accomplice was found guilty of accessory to murder and sentenced to eight to 12 years in prison. The remaining two pleaded guilty to accessory to murder and received three to six years each.

Officer Talbot was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Revere Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Gang Unit. He is survived by his fiancée, mother, brother, sister, grandparents, and nephew.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge 163
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

gang member, off duty

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The men and women of the Finest Police Force in the USA ( Revere PD) have you on each of their Patrol vehicles as they keep the watch brother, you are and always will be loved. You were true Blue. The Community of Revere, Massachusetts will always carry your Legacy onward. Your short years of service made a bigger impact than some veteran officers, with 30 years on the force.
I pray the Lords Continued Support and Comfort for your family, Friends, colleagues, and Community. Dan was a force for Good against Evildoers. The Lord will always give rest to his warriors.

Chief Police Chaplain: Rev. Sandro Anaya
Universal Life Church Ministries / Police Chaplaincy

September 29, 2025