Patrolman Louis Duncan Phipps, Ashland Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Louis Duncan Phipps

Ashland Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, June 10, 1942

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Louis Duncan Phipps

Patrolman Louis Phipps suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted in struck in the chest while attempting to arrest an intoxicated person at a local dance party on Pleasant Street.

He was taken to his home where he remained bedridden for four days before passing away as a result of the injury.

Patrolman Phipps had served with the Ashland Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, June 6, 1942
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Phipps, it has been 82 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 1 year of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 10, 2024