Officer Michael J. Dowd, Jr., Somerville Police Department, Massachusetts

Officer Michael J. Dowd, Jr.

Somerville Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, June 24, 1947

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Michael J. Dowd, Jr.

Officer Michael Dowd succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 12 days earlier when he interrupted a burglary at a liquor store at the corner of Highland Avenue and Willow Avenue.

Officer Dowd had been checking the door and windows of a liquor store at about 2:35 am when he came across the subject. While being questioned, the man suddenly produced a gun and shot him in the side, inflicting a mortal wound.

The suspect fled the scene as Officer Dowd made his way to a call box. He was able to report the incident to responding officers. The subject escaped and was never apprehended.

Officer Dowd was a WWI veteran and had served with the Somerville Police Department for 27 years.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 27 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, June 12, 1947
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Never apprehended

burglary

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Officer Dowd, it has been 77 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 military and 27 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 24, 2024