Sergeant Steven M. Shaw, Providence Police Department, Rhode Island

Sergeant Steven M. Shaw

Providence Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Thursday, February 3, 1994

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Steven M. Shaw

Sergeant Steven Shaw was shot and killed while searching a home on Benedict Street where a robbery suspect was hiding.

The suspect was hiding in a closet on the home's second floor and shot Sergeant Shaw when he was found. The subject was shot and killed by other officers on the scene.

Sergeant Shaw had served with the Providence Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife.

He was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 5 years
Badge 553

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Sgt. Shaw, I was a 12 year boy that attended your funeral with my father. In your honor, I was inspired into a career in law enforcement. As faith would have it, my mother met your sister in law prior to attending my corrections academy graduation in Florida and she told her the reason I got into the field. I was gifted your badge pin which I have proudly worn on my uniform for the past 18 years. May God continue to bless your family and keep you safe in his kingdom.

Captain Dom Laurenza
Orange County Corrections, Orlando Florida

February 12, 2025