SPD Remembers Officer Leo Hamel

Springfield, Mass. — Today we remember Springfield Police Officer Leo Hamel.

Officer Hamel was killed on October 31st, 1955, when he was pinned between two vehicles while attempting to stop a vehicle being driven by a patient with mental health issues.

Officer Hamel had jumped onto the running board of the vehicle but was killed when the vehicle sideswiped a second vehicle.

Officer Hamel was 26 years old at the time of his death with three years on the job.

Fallen Officers Memorial – Springfield Police Department

Springfield Police Fallen Officers – Springfield Police Department