Officer Down

Police Officer John MaguireWoburn Massachusetts Police Department

End of Watch: Sunday, December 26, 2010
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 34 years


Officer John Maguire was shot and killed when he responded to a robbery in progress at a local department store.


Two men entered a department store at 9:00pm, just as the store was about to close. The men robbed the jewelry counter, and then fled on foot.


Officer Maguire responded along with several other officers. As the two men fled the store they were confronted by Officer Maguire, who engaged them in a foot pursuit. During the foot pursuit, one of the suspects opened fire, striking Officer Maguire twice in the chest. Officer Maguire returned fire, killing the suspect.


The second suspect ran to a waiting car, where he attempted to flee with a third suspect. Both men were apprehended and face multiple charges, including murder and robbery.


Officer Maguire was transported to a hospital in Burlington where he succumbed to his wounds.


Officer Maguire had served with the Woburn Police Department for 34 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

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