Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable James Farrar was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was burglarizing his bedroom in South Lincoln.
When Constable Farrar awoke he saw the man and yelled out, causing him to flee. Constable Farrar's two brothers came to his aid and they pursued the man on foot for several miles until locating him in the area of the Cherry Brook railroad station in Weston. When the man saw them he again tried to flee but was caught by Constable James Farrar. The man suddenly fired several shots from a pistol, striking Constable Farrar three times.
Constable Farrar's two brothers subdued the man, who was charged with murder. It was discovered the 52-year-old suspect had committed several burglaries for more than 12 years. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life. As of 1924 he was still in prison in extremely poor physical condition.
Constable Farrar was survived by his parents and four siblings.
Survivors
Constable Farrar was survived by his parents and four siblings.
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Constable Farrar served with the Lincoln Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lincoln community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable James H. Farrar 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 Lincoln Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James H. Farrar's cause is highlighted.
How James H. Farrar Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James H. Farrar is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James H. Farrar was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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