John T. Lynch

Death by Force

On January 16, 1908, Patrolman John T. Lynch of the Boston Police Department met a tragic end while performing his duties. Lynch, who was 27 years old at the time of his death, was involved in a pursuit of three suspects who had just committed a robbery at a store located at 364 Washington Street in Boston. The suspects had stolen several sweaters and were fleeing the scene.

As Lynch and another officer were searching for the robbers, they decided to split up to cover more ground. It wa ...Read More

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