Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, July 11, 1979
Add to My HeroesArtis Lee Norris
Officer Norris succumbed to stab wounds sustained when he and his partner attempted to breakup a fight at a discotheque. Patrons turned riotous when the establishment closed abruptly for the night after someone set off some firecrackers. Three people were also shot.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 2847
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Not available
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Not available
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View all 17 ReflectionsOn this day one year later I reiterate my previous reflection and say that your law enforcement brethren will never, ever forget. Rest in peace always.
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