Methuen Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Monday, December 12, 1966
Add to My HeroesWalter Hird
Patrolman Hird died in a local hospital from injuries he received during a scuffle with a man he was trying to arrest for drunkenness in a local bar.
Patrolman Hird had served with the agency for 19 years. He was survived by his wife. He was a World War II Navy veteran of the South Pacific.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsPatrolman Hird, it has been 58 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 19 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Methuen.
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