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MA Officer Found Dead in Snow Outside of Canton Home

The Boston Police Department is identifying an officer who died after he was found outside of a Canton, MA, home during Saturday's powerful nor'easter that brought heavy snow and bitter cold.

January 31, 2022

The Boston Police Department is identifying an officer who died after he was found outside of a Canton, MA, home during Saturday's powerful nor'easter that brought heavy snow and bitter cold.

On Sunday, BPD Superintendent-in-Chief Gregory Long announced the death of active-duty Boston police Officer John O'Keefe, a 16-year veteran of the department, WCVB reports.

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The Norfolk District Attorney's Office said O'Keefe was found early Saturday morning outside of a Canton residence.

According to the DA's Office, O'Keefe appeared to have been in the cold for some time.

An autopsy is scheduled.