Massachusetts police department announces tragic death of 23-year veteran, remembered as funny, intelligent, well-respected

RANDOLPH — The following is a statement from Randolph Police Chief Anthony Marag:

“On behalf of the entire Randolph Police Department, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Sgt. Scott Sherman, who tragically died while off duty in Abington on Sunday night.

“Sgt. Sherman was a highly respected and dedicated member of our department, serving the Randolph community with honor and integrity for many years.

“Sgt. Sherman is a 23-year veteran of the Randolph Police Department who joined in 2002 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2022. He previously served as a School Resource Officer and was the department’s Elder Affairs Officer, where he was actively involved in programming at the Randolph Intergenerational Community Center.

“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.

“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.

“On behalf of the family, we ask everyone to please respect their privacy while they grieve. Details regarding services will be shared as they become available.”

According to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Sunday, the Transit Police Department received an emergency dispatch from a commuter rail train advising of a pedestrian strike at the Birch Street railroad crossing east of the intersection of North Avenue and Railroad Street in Abington. The unknown
male victim, later identified as 56-year-old Scott Sherman, was pronounced deceased by a first
responder with the Abington Fire Department.

An investigation commenced including members of the Abington Police Department, the
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Police, Massachusetts State Police
troopers assigned to the Plymouth County Detective Unit, and the Massachusetts State Police
Crime Scene Services Section.

Preliminarily, investigators found no mechanical faults were noted on the train by MBTA
operators, and the train was travelling below the 70-mph speed limit at the time of the incident.

Video surveillance from the railroad crossing showed crossing lights had been activated and the arms blocking the intersection were lowered during the crash.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner accepted jurisdiction of this case, which
remains under investigation.