Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George F. A. Pearsall was shot and killed with his own service weapon while conducting a stake out operation. The case still remains open today. Patrolman Pearsall had served with the Lowell Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and eight children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Pearsall gave the Lowell Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lowell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Pearsall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George F. A. Pearsall is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MA, 199 of 469 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.4% of this state's fallen. That is 42.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lowell Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George F. A. Pearsall's cause is highlighted.
How George F. A. Pearsall Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George F. A. Pearsall is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George F. A. Pearsall was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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