Sergeant Steven M. Shaw

Sergeant Steven M. Shaw
End of Watch: Thursday, February 3, 1994

Sergeant Shaw was shot and killed while searching a home, on Benedict Street, where a robbery suspect was hiding. The suspect was hiding in a closet on the second floor of the home and shot Sergeant Shaw when he was found. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers on the scene.

Sergeant Shaw was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He had been with the agency for five years and is survived by his wife.

Providence Police Department

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 553
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/3/1994
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed