Special Officer William Wetherspoon Gemmell, Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

Special Officer William Wetherspoon Gemmell

Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Monday, June 22, 1908

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William Wetherspoon Gemmell

Special Officer William Gemmell succumbed to a gunshot wound three days earlier while attempting to settle a dispute between two men after being summoned to the scene.

Upon displaying his badge one of the men drew a handgun and shot him in the neck.

Bio

Age 24
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, June 19, 1908
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Special Officer Gemmell, it has been 116 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 22, 2024