Patrolman Frank B. Callahan, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Frank B. Callahan

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, February 20, 1945

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Frank B. Callahan

Patrolman Frank Callahan was shot and mortally wounded by a man who he attempted to stop who was running from a pawn shop on Washington Street, near Broadway.

The man had just killed the proprietor and his wife during a holdup attempt. Another officer who was standing nearby shot and killed the suspect. Patrolman Callahan died in the hospital the next day.

Patrolman Callahan was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 26 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, February 19, 1945
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

murder suspect, robbery

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Patrolman Callahan, it has been 79 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 26 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 20, 2024