Patrol Officer George M. Crowell, Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrol Officer George M. Crowell

Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, December 22, 1875

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George M. Crowell

Patrol Officer George Crowell died from injuries sustained on February 25th, 1872, when he was severely beaten by six men while attempting to quell a disturbance.

The men attacked him and beat him with bricks, stones, and his own billy club, until the local fire brigade arrived and stopped the assault.

He never fully recovered but was able to return to duty periodically. He died from the injuries on December 22nd, 1875.

Patrol Officer Crowell had served with the Lynn Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Sunday, February 25, 1872
Weapon Blunt object
Offender Not available

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Officer Crowell, it has been 149 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 6 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Lynn.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 22, 2024