Jose A. Maceira

Death by Force

On November 23, 1974, Patrolman Jose A. Maceira of the Boston Police Department lost his life in the line of duty. At the age of 33, Maceira was a dedicated officer who had been serving the community with his partner. The incident occurred when Maceira and his partner stopped two individuals for trespassing on railroad tracks. This seemingly routine encounter took a tragic turn as the two subjects began to struggle with the officers.

During the altercation, one of the men managed to gra ...Read More