Police Officer Joseph P. McCormack, Greenwich Police Department, Connecticut

Police Officer Joseph P. McCormack

Greenwich Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Thursday, February 10, 1944

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Joseph P. McCormack

Officer McCormack succumbed to wounds sustained 17 years earlier when he was shot several times while guarding a group of notorious bandits. He lost the use of his limbs as a result of the shooting and eventually died from the wounds.

Officer McCormack had served with the agency for only 2 days at the time of the shooting. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 2 days
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, May 17, 1927
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Officer McCormack, it has been 80 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 10, 2024