Detective Francis E. Creamer, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Detective Francis E. Creamer

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, October 7, 1974

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Francis E. Creamer

Detective Francis Creamer suffered a fatal heart attack after being struck by objects that had been thrown at officers during an anti-busing riot on September 16th, 1974.

He had been assigned to an area near the South Boston District Courthouse. He was taken to Boston City Hospital where he remained until passing away on October 7th, 1974.

Detective Creamer was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the Boston Police Department for 21 years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division. He was survived by his wife, daughter, sister, and brother.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 21 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Monday, September 16, 1974
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

civil unrest

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Detective Creamer, it has been 50 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 military and 21 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Boston.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 7, 2024