End of watch: Monday, May 3, 1875
Captain Baxter was shot and killed while trying to serve an arrest warrant. The suspect was captured a
short time later, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to prison.
Captain Baxter was survived by his wife and son .
End of Watch: Saturday, June 29, 1946
Patrolman George Bell was shot and killed by a migrant worker when he and another Officer attempted
to arrest him for the murder of a house maid. A Massachusetts State Trooper later shot and killed the
suspect.
Patrolman Bell served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He had been discharged
from the service only 20 days prior to being killed. Patrolman Bell was survived by his wife.
End of Watch Thursday, February 20, 1965
Patrolman Paul Murphy was found unconscious at the base of a flight of ice-covered steps off of School Street. He died three weeks later from his injuries at a Boston Hospital.
Patrolman Murphy was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He was survived by his wife and two children.
End of Watch Monday, April 1, 2014
Officer Gregg Maloney was involved in a single vehicle crash on Samoset Street while on motorcycle
patrol. He was flown to a Boston hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.