Brockton Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, November 29, 1919
Add to My HeroesJohn G. B. Guyette
Officer John Guyette was shot and killed while investigating a domestic assault at 160 Summer Street.
They had responded to the home after receiving a report from a woman that her husband had assaulted her. They located the man outside of the home and spoke to him without arresting him. They pretended to leave the area but then went to a home next door to watch the subject. The man entered the home and began arguing with his wife, at which point both officers went inside to arrest him.
The man opened fire and shot Officer Guyette, killing him instantly. The man was arrested and charged with murder.
Officer Guyette had served with the Brockton Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 208
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Guyette, it has been 105 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 4 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Brockton.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 29, 2024
