Police Officer Joseph O'Connor, East Orange Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer Joseph O'Connor

East Orange Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, May 1, 1925

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Joseph O'Connor

Officer O'Connor succumbed to injuries sustained four years earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic. He attempted to wave down a speeding motorist but was struck by the car. He never fully recovered and died at Orange Memorial Hospital.
Officer O'Connor had been with the agency for nine years at the time of his death.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Saturday, April 30, 1921

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Officer O’Connor,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Orange.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 1, 2025