Patrolman Edward E. Gobin, Attleboro Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Edward E. Gobin

Attleboro Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, January 20, 1932

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Edward E. Gobin

Patrolman Gobin was shot and killed by a man suspected in a holdup. The suspect was placed in the back seat of the police car while Patrolman Gobin and another officer sat up front. They were on there way to the police station when the suspect produced a gun and shot Patrolman Gobin in the back of his head and the other officer in the shoulder. The suspect was arrested at his home a short time later.

The 26-year-old suspect was convicted of Patrolman Gobin's murder and sentenced to death on April 1, 1932. His sentence was commuted to life in prison on April 27, 1933. He was paroled on January 1, 1953.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 1953

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Patrolman Gobin, it has been 92 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 the legacy of police and corrections you have left, and your 18 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 22, 2024