Randolph police sergeant killed after MBTA train accident
RANDOLPH, Mass. (WWLP) – The Randolph Police Department is sending their condolences after the death of a sergeant.
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Sgt. Scott Sherman was off duty when he was hit and killed by an MBTA commuter train in nearby Abington Sunday night. The MBTA says they've found no issues with the train, and the crossing signal was working at the time.
Sgt. Sherman was a 23-year veteran of the Randolph Police Department who joined in 2002 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2022. He served as a School Resource Officer and was the department's Elder Affairs Officer, where he was involved in programming at the Randolph Intergenerational Community Center prior to joining.
State and local police are investigating.
'Scott was very funny, extremely intelligent, and well-respected. His compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public service made a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to know and work alongside him,' said Randolph Police Chief Anthony Marag.
'The entire Randolph Police Department mourns this devastating loss. We will stand together to support each other and Sgt. Sherman's family as we navigate this difficult time. His legacy and contributions to this department and our community will never be forgotten.'
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