Warwick Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch Monday, November 24, 1902
Add to My HeroesJohn B. Gendron
Officer John Gendron succumbed to a gunshot wound inflicted the previous month as he and another officer were patrolling along a set of railroad tracks.
An unidentified man fired a shot at the two officers, striking Officer Gendron, and then fled into the woods.
Officer Gendron has served more than five years in law enforcement and was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Gendron, it has been 122 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 5 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Warwick.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 25, 2024
