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Resided:
MA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Nov. 12, 1934
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 65 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Malden Police Dept.
MA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
1
On The Job:
30 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MA
USA
Mon. Nov. 12, 1934
Summary:
Officer McLain was shot and killed while questioning a man about a robbery. He was approached by a citizen who spotted the man who had robbed him the previous day. Officer McLain jumped on the running board of a vehicle that was driving in the direction where the man was. When he got to the man he hopped off the running board and began to question him. The suspect suddenly pulled a handgun and shot Officer McLain in the face. The suspect fled the scene but was arrested by members of the Metropolitan Police Department. He was found guilty of Officer McLain's murder and executed. Officer McLain had been with the agency for over 30 years and was survived by his wife
