Marblehead Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Tuesday, April 25, 1950
Add to My HeroesRubin A. Paine
Patrol Officer Reuben Paine succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained after responding to a domestic disturbance. Despite being wounded, Officer Paine was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Officer Paine was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Marblehead Police Department for over 33 years.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 33 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Paine, it has been 74 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 33 years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
April 25, 2024
