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Joseph A. Picciano
- Feb. 15, 1971 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Feb. 15, 1971 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age |
| Agency |
Dept: | New York City Police Dept. - NY
1 Police Plaza New York, NY
10038 USA (646)610-5000 |
County: | New York |
Dept. Type: | Municiple/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Detective |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Police |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 2281 |
On The Job: |
10 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Mon. Feb. 15, 1971
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Summary: |
Detective Joseph Picciano was shot and killed by a prisoner.
Detective Picciano was fingerprinting a suspect that he and other members of the 41st Precinct Detective Squad had arrested for abducting a 13-year-old boy. As he was being fingerprinted, the suspect began to struggle with Detective Picciano. During the struggle, Detective Picciano's service revolver fell to the ground. The suspect was able to gain control of the weapon and fired two shots, killing Detective Picciano.
Other members of the Detective Squad were able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Detective Picciano had served with the New York City Police Department for 10 years and was assigned to the 41st Detective Squad. He was survived by his wife and three children.
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