In the quiet community of Oxford, Massachusetts, the summer of 1909 was shattered by a violent encounter that resulted in the death of Town Constable Albert Miller. On a fateful day, Constable Miller came upon two teenage brothers in the act of burglarizing the Oxford Heights Place. A confrontation ensued, and in the exchange of gunfire that followed, Constable Miller was fatally wounded.
Despite being grievously injured, Constable Miller managed to return fire, striking and killing one
of the young suspects at the scene. His final act of duty ensured that one of the perpetrators would not escape justice. The second brother, however, managed to flee the immediate area, prompting a search by law enforcement.
The following day, the surviving brother was apprehended by authorities and subsequently charged with second-degree murder for his role in the death of Constable Miller. The case proceeded to trial, and on September 4, 1909, a verdict was reached. The suspect was acquitted after his defense attorney successfully argued to the jury that it was his deceased brother who had fired the fatal shot that killed the constable.
