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- Jun. 04, 1901 -
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Resided: ON, Canada
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jun. 04, 1901
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept: York County Police Service
ON   Canada
Dept. Type: State/Police
Hero's Rank: Constable
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: ON   Canada   Tue. Jun. 04, 1901
Summary: Constable Boyd & Constable Stewart were transporting three suspects who were on trial for bank robbery in connection with a holdup at a bank in Aurora. The trio had been extradited from Chicago. They were shackled and were being transported by cab from the courthouse to the jail accompanied by the Constables.During the transport a stranger approached the cab and threw in three revolvers. A gunfight ensued with the Constables. Constable Boyd had been struck in the head and died at the scene. Constable Stewart was able to continue the battle and with assistance from some civilians the trio were recaptured. Constable Stewart was seriously injured in the shootout but survived. One of the prisoners was also shot and survived. The two suspects were arrested and sent to jail. One of the men committed suicide in jail by jumping off of the top tier. The second suspect was hung on July 18, 1902.

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