Patrolman Gary L. Twyman, Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Gary L. Twyman

Lynn Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, October 9, 1995

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Gary L. Twyman

Patrolman Gary Twyman was killed after being stabbed at a home on Alley Street in Lynn.

Patrolman Twyman, off duty and unarmed, was defending a woman who was being attacked by a knife-wielding man. The man was later found by responding officers and was shot in the leg after refusing to surrender.

The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

Patrolman Twyman had served with the Lynn Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his daughter, parents, two brothers, a sister, and a stepson.

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Age 39
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Sentenced to life

domestic, off duty

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Patrolman Twyman, it has been 14 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 9 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Lynn.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 9, 2024