Patrolman Eugene F. Scanlon, Sr., Lawrence Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Eugene F. Scanlon, Sr.

Lawrence Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, February 12, 1972

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Eugene F. Scanlon, Sr.

Patrolman Eugene Scanlon succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was attacked by a group of youths at the Central Catholic High School.

He was working an overtime assignment at the dance when he was informed of a disturbance in the parking lot. When he went to investigate he was jumped by several juveniles and severely beaten. He suffered a severe injury which caused his death 14 days later.

Patrolman Scanlon was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. Both of his sons also went on to serve with the Lawrence Police Department.

Bio

Age 42
Tour Not available
Badge 68

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Friday, January 28, 1972
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Scanlon, today marks the 53rd anniversary of your murder at the hands of a group of thugs. I'm disappointed that the fate of your killers is not stated but I hope they faced true justice, even if it was to simply come to grips with their actions and suffer for it even if only feelings of true guilt and remorse.

Patrolman Scanlon, thank you for all your service to the people of Lawrence, the Commonwealth and the nation, you are a true hero.

God Bless and may you forever rest in peace, Brother.

Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

February 12, 2025