Patrolman Samuel Reynolds, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Samuel Reynolds

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, October 22, 1971

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Samuel Reynolds

Patrolman Samuel Reynolds succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day at 89 Bickford Avenue, near the Bromley-Heath Housing Project, while attempting to stop a vehicle related to a burglary.

As he and his partner were attempting to halt the vehicle his partner tripped and his service revolver fired accidentally. The round struck Patrolman Reynolds in his neck. He was taken to the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital where he succumbed to the wound the following day.

Patrolman Reynolds had served with the Boston Police Department for eight months and was assigned to the Housing Unit. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Thursday, October 21, 1971

accidental discharge, burglary

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Patrolman Reynolds, it has been 53 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 nearly 1 year of law enforcement service to the citizens of Boston.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 26, 2024