Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Thomas Duggan was assaulted on his way to court when he approached a man and woman after they almost hit his vehicle near the intersection of Lowell Street and Boulevard.
The subjects became disorderly and assaulted Patrolman Duggan with an aluminum baseball bat. Patrolman Duggan attempted to take action and place the subjects under arrest. The male subject beat Officer Duggan to death with the bat while the female held his arms. Officer Duggan succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Officer Duggan had served with the Lawrence Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Duggan gave the Lawrence Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lawrence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Duggan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Thomas J. Duggan, Sr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 11.8 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lawrence Police Department, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas J. Duggan, Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Thomas J. Duggan, Sr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Found not guilty due to technicality
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas J. Duggan, Sr. is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas J. Duggan, Sr. was killed by blunt object; bat.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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