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William H. Welch - Feb. 23, 1923 -
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Resided:
MA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Feb. 23, 1923
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 52 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Framingham Police Dept.
MA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
15 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MA
USA
Fri. Feb. 23, 1923
Summary:
Patrolman William Welch was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person at 0330 hours. He was on his nightly rounds when he encountered the man at McGrath Square. He took the man to the Roxbury House to phone police headquarters, but while he was on the phone, the man fled.
As Patrolman Welch caught up to the suspect he produced a concealed handgun and shot the patrolman, killing him. A suspect was arrested two months later but acquitted at trial. The same man was later convicted of shooting a second man and died while in prison. It is believed the man confessed to killing Patrolman Welch while on his deathbed.
Patrolman Welch had served with the Framingham Police Department for 15 years.
