Patrol Officer Rubin A. Paine

Patrol Officer Rubin A. Paine | Marblehead Police Department, Massachusetts
Marblehead Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrol Officer Rubin A. Paine

Marblehead Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, April 25, 1950

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Rubin 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

domestic

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Officer 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

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