BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Dennis O. Simmonds, a decorated Boston police officer who was wounded in last year's Watertown shootout with the Boston bombing suspects, has died on duty at the age of 28.

A 28-year-old Boston police officer, who was wounded in the Watertown shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, has died after suffering a medical emergency.

Dennis O. Simmonds, who was set to receive a Top Cop Award from President Obama next month for his valiant service nearly a year ago today, died while on duty Thursday, his department announced Friday.

His cause of death was not disclosed.

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