Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 1925
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Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander was killed when a building collapsed. He was trailing a pickpocket through Chinatown when a building at 6 Beach Street collapsed.
A total of 44 people were killed in the collapse, including an off-duty police officer who was patronizing the business inside.
Lieutenant Alexander had served with the Boston Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Structure collapse
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsWe will never forget your Scarface to the City of Boston and Boston Police, the officers of the Boston Police Both Active and Retired will never forget you.
Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian
July 4, 2024
