Lieutenant William S. Gordon, Norwich Police Department, Connecticut

Lieutenant William S. Gordon

Norwich Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1881

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William S. Gordon

Lieutenant William Gordon succumbed to injuries received on April 26th, 1881, in a violent struggle with a prisoner attempting to escape from a jail cell at police headquarters in the city hall building.

During the long struggle, Lieutenant Gordon was struck several times with a cuspidor. The inmate escaped but was arrested four months later and convicted of Lieutenant Gordon's murder.

Lieutenant Gordon had served with the Norwich Police Department for 15 years.

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Age Not available
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Tuesday, April 26, 1881
Weapon Blunt object
Offender Apprehended and convicted

escape attempt, prisoner custody

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Lieutenant Gordon , it has been 143 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 15 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 7, 2024