On February 3, 1994, 27-year-old Steven M. Shaw, a Providence Police officer with five years’ service, was killed while searching a home on Benedict Street for a robbery suspect. Officers found the suspect hiding on the second floor; when Shaw discovered the hiding place, the suspect opened fire and fatally wounded him. Other officers returned fire and the suspect was shot and killed at the scene.

Shaw was posthumously promoted to sergeant and was survived by his wife. The shooting deeply affected the Providence Police Department and the community he served.

If anyone remembers the events on Benedict Street that day or has information about Sergeant Shaw’s final call, please share what you know.