New York City Transit Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 1983
Add to My HeroesJoseph Hamperian
Officer Joseph Hamperian was struck and killed by an automobile. He was in plainclothes working a pick-pocket detail at a bus stop in Brooklyn when the incident happened.
Officer Hamperian was assigned to the Transit Street Crimes Unit and had served for just under three years. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years, 10 months
- Badge 4461
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Wednesday, September 21, 1983
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsI just left the RTF as an original member and was transferred to the D.D. district 3 as a white shield. I retired in 1984. You were a young and ACTIVE guy. Eternal Rest to you J.H. I know you are with GOD.
CHRIS KELLY
NYC TPD
April 16, 2022
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