Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Alain Beauregard and Officer Michael Schiavana were shot and killed while approaching a vehicle with two men in it. One of the men had an outstanding warrant and opened fire as the officers approached, striking Officer Schiavana in the chest and Officer Beauregard in the head. Officer Schiavana succumbed to his injuries at the scene, and Officer Beauregard succumbed to his injuries three days later. The suspect later committed suicide as officers searched a home he was hiding in. The suspect's brother was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Beauregard had served with the Springfield Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents. On October 5th, 2019, the city of Springfield dedicated the Beauregard and Schiavina Memorial Park in their honor.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Beauregard gave the Springfield Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Springfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Beauregard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Alain J. Beauregard 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 97,756 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 Springfield Police Department, 7 of 19 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 36.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alain J. Beauregard's cause is highlighted.
How Alain J. Beauregard Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alain J. Beauregard is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alain J. Beauregard was killed by gun.
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