Patrolman Danford D. Dunn, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Danford D. Dunn

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, July 6, 1886

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Danford D. Dunn

Patrolman Danford Dunn succumbed to injuries he sustained three weeks earlier in Charlestown when he was kicked in the stomach by his horse during the city's anniversary celebration of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Patrolman Dunn had served with the Boston Police Department for less than four years and was assigned to District 12. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 3 years, 8 months
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Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Incident Date Thursday, June 17, 1886

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Patrolman Dunn, it has been 138 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 4 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 7, 2024