Mass. police officer put on leave amid domestic violence allegations
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Mass. police officer put on leave amid domestic violence allegations
"Shawn Valliere allegedly put a gun into his mouth and asked his wife to pull the trigger, held his wife at gunpoint, and abused alcohol, and cocaine."
"An anonymous sender called Valliere 'very dangerous' and claimed he was 'doing cocaine again' and had previously threatened his wife with a gun."
"Valliere's wife stated, 'it's been difficult to live in the same house as Shawn due to his consumption of alcohol.'"
"When asked if Valliere put a gun in his mouth and asked her to pull the trigger, Valliere's wife said that 'the entire story was true.'"
Shawn Valliere, a 53-year-old Shrewsbury police officer, has been suspended and charged with assault after allegedly threatening his wife with a gun. He reportedly put a gun in his mouth and asked her to pull the trigger. Valliere is also accused of substance abuse, including alcohol and cocaine. An anonymous tip led police to investigate, revealing his wife's claims of living in fear due to his behavior. Despite denying the allegations, his wife confirmed the incidents occurred, including a threat made during an argument.
Read at Boston.com
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