U.S. Navy · United States 
William Beckman
1976
William R. Beckman served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Police Officer William Beckman suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in a pursuit in the area of 362 Commonwealth Avenue. He had responded to reports of vandalism in the area and became involved in a vehicle and then foot pursuit of the suspect on Boylston Street. He caught the subject before collapsing near the Prudential Center. He was transferred to Boston City Hospital where he was unable to be revived. The man he captured was convicted of assault and battery and sentenced to two years. He was also convicted of trying to commit larceny and intent to commit a misdemeanor and sentenced to concurrent sentences of two years and six months. Officer Beckman was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Boston Police Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Boston Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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