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Resided:
MA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Feb. 02, 1934
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 36 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Needham 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:
9 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MA
USA
Fri. Feb. 02, 1934
Summary:
Patrolman Forbes McLeod was shot and killed by escaping robbers. The men had taken hostages and shot and killed Patrolman McLeod as they escaped in a vehicle and entered Needham Heights. Patrolman Francis Haddock was at the fire station talking with a firefighter. Upon seeing the uniformed men the suspects opened fire with a machine gun, killing Patrolman Haddock. The suspects were convicted of first degree murder and executed.
Patrolman McLeod had served with the agency for nine years.
