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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Springfield Police Department has lost 19 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Alain is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
Alain is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alain is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1985, 2 officers at Springfield Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1985, 4 officers in MA were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1985, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1985, 125 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alain was 29. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Springfield Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27.5 and 36.5; the middle age was 29. Alain had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Alain was 29. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. Alain had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Alain was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Alain had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alain was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alain had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 42.9% of these deaths at Springfield Police Department, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Fridays: 12.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 36.8% of all 19 deaths at Springfield Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 57.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Springfield Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, Alain among them.
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Daniel J. Donovan Sep 29, 1908
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Harry Oliver Webster Sep 30, 1918
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Raymond James Hannon Nov 6, 1918
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Edward James Rathbun
Dec 8, 1918
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Adelbert St. Marie Aug 31, 1934
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Carl Rolf
Nov 2, 1938
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Thomas F. Murphy Feb 2, 1940
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John P. Sullivan, Sr. Feb 2, 1940
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Raymond T. Moriarty
Sep 20, 1946
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John W. Connors
Feb 20, 1953
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Leo G. Hamel
Oct 31, 1955
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Francis W. Sears Sep 11, 1967
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Walter C. Juskiewicz
Jun 21, 1969
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William R. Berte
Jan 8, 1973
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Richard D. Vigneault
Apr 11, 1973
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Paul F. Mawaka
Oct 30, 1973
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Michael J. Schiavina
Nov 12, 1985
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Alain J. Beauregard
Nov 15, 1985
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Kevin E. Ambrose
Jun 4, 2012
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