Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Cassius White was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting two state troopers who had stopped another car on Boston Road, near Billerica Center.
A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction in the left lane struck Patrolman White and one of the troopers. Patrolman White suffered fatal injuries and died a few minutes later.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman White had served with the Billerica Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman White gave the Billerica Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Billerica community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Cassius W. White 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 Billerica 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. Cassius W. White's cause is highlighted.
How Cassius W. White Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Cassius W. White is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Cassius W. White was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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