The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Thomas E. Young Who Died in the Line of Duty 112 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Thomas E. Young who passed away 112 years ago today.

Patrolman Thomas Edmond Young served with the Boston Police Department for 12 years, assigned to the Roxbury Station (District 9). Born on August 11, 1879, he was appointed to the force in 1900.

On January 3, 1912, Patrolman Young responded to a fire at a horse stable on Dudley Street in the Mount Pleasant Historic District of Roxbury. While attempting to rescue horses from the blaze, he inhaled a significant amount of smoke, leading to pleurisy that developed into pneumonia. Despite being under a doctor's care, he succumbed to complications from his condition at his home on January 10, 1912.

In addition to his dedication during the fire, Patrolman Young was known for his bravery in apprehending the individual responsible for the murder of Sergeant Frederick Schlehuber on November 10, 1910. Following the shooting in the District Attorney's Office in Pemberton Square, Young intervened, disarmed the suspect, and placed him under arrest, risking his own life in the process.

Patrolman Young was survived by his wife and was laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan, Massachusetts.

His service and sacrifice are remembered by the Boston Police Department and the broader community. His name has been added to the Hero Wall at Boston Police Headquarters to honor his commitment and bravery.