Detective Francis W. Sears

Detective Francis W. Sears | Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts
Detective Francis W. Sears

Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, September 11, 1967

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Francis W. Sears

Detective Sears and several officers had conducted a raid of a home and arrested two suspects for armed robbery. While questioning the suspects Detective Sears suffered a fatal heart attack.
He had been with the agency for 13 years and was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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Detective Sears, it has been 57 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 13 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Springfield.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 11, 2024

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