Patrolman Patrick B. Driscoll, Jewett City Police Department, Connecticut

Patrolman Patrick B. Driscoll

Jewett City Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, February 16, 1913

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Patrick B. Driscoll

Patrolman Driscoll was shot and killed when he interrupted the burglary of the US Post Office in Jewett City. The burglar had broken into the Post Office and blown open the safe. As Patrolman Driscoll walked past the post office on Soule Street he was shot and killed.

Patrolman Driscoll had served with the agency for 18 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Patrolman Driscoll, it has been 109 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 18 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 16, 2024