Westborough Sergeant Honored Following Domestic Violence Incident

WESTBOROUGH, MA — A Westborough Police Sergeant was honored on Tuesday by the Worcester County District Attorney's Office for his role in a domestic violence call last November that ended with the victim being safe but the suspect dead.

Sgt. Jon Kalagher was called to a Windsor Ridge Drive apartment in November 2019 for a domestic violence incident. A man in the apartment had repeatedly stabbed his wife, but the woman was able to run to a neighbor's apartment to call police. The man followed her to that apartment, according to the DA's office, and then outside as he continued to attack her.

Kalagher got to the scene as the man was attacking his wife and told him to drop the knife several times. When the man refused, Kalagher shot him, according to the DA's office. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital. The suspect was never identified.

The wife was survived the incident, thanks to Kalagher's efforts, DA Early said.

“This case of domestic violence was alarming,” Early said. “Acting without hesitation, Sgt. Kalagher’s quick thinking changed the outcome of a life-threatening situation, saving the victim.”

Kalagher was presented with the District Attorney’s Team Excellence and Merit — TEAM — Award, which recognizes outstanding service by those in public safety.