Police Officer Thomas Keefe, Everett Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Thomas Keefe

Everett Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, February 28, 1902

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Thomas Keefe

Police Officer Thomas Keefe succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained eight days earlier after arresting two burglary suspects.

As Officer Keefe was talking with the suspects, a uncle and his nephew, the uncle fired a pistol from inside his coat pocket. Both suspects were apprehended a short time later. The uncle was convicted of second degree murder on October 18, 1902. His nephew was acquitted.

Officer Keefe was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, February 20, 1902
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Convicted of 2nd degree murder

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Officer Keefe, it has been 122 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 7 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 29, 2024